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SUBSIDY WATCH BLOG

Explore news, commentary and analysis related to subsidies and sustainable development.

Who will pay for Alberta's orphan wells?

Alberta's orphan wells require proper decommissioning to prevent harm to the environment and surrounding community, but who will pay for this? Canadians are facing many struggles right now: an unprecedented economic slowdown due to COVID-19, a global oil price shock, and the still-urgent challenge of transitioning to a low-carbon future.

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Blog: A Long and Winding Road: COP 25 end notes

COP 25 nearly didn’t happen at all, on account of mass protests in Santiago, Chile, the planned host city; at the last minute, it moved to Madrid, Spain, forcing some who were planning to attend to instead watch from afar.

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Stop Fossil Fuel Subsidies Campaign

It’s been 10 years since the G20 committed to phasing out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies. Still, across the globe, these subsidies remain high, with spending estimated at US$526 billion in 2018. HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THE NEED FOR FOSSIL FUEL SUBSIDY REFORM!  Watch these video clips and share with your network using the hashtag #stopfossilsubsidies

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