Fossil fuel support by energy product – G20-IEA combined estimates (51 economies: note that the data for 2021 are on a preliminary basis) (sources: OECD Inventory of support measures for fossil fuels, IEA analysis)
Oil/Gas

Support for fossil fuels almost doubled in 2021, slowing progress toward international climate goals, according to new analysis from OECD and IEA

Major economies sharply increased support for the production and consumption of coal, oil and natural gas, with many countries struggling to balance longstanding pledges to phase out inefficient fossil fuel subsidies with efforts to protect […]

Efficient disposal of hazardous waste through a monitored collection procedure is important in the ship recycling process
Maritime/Offshore

EU proposal on waste shipments can ‘level playing field’ for South Asian recycling yards, says Sea Sentinels

Sustainable ship recycling consultancy Sea Sentinels believes proposed changes to the EU’s Waste Shipment Regulation will bring “legal clarity” on hazardous waste exports that will benefit South Asian shipbreaking yards seeking to gain compliance with […]