Report: Axing fossil fuel subsidies could cut global emissions 13 per cent

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Study calls on governments to include commitment to cut fossil fuel subsidies in their pre-Paris climate action plans

Phasing out the $543bn of consumer subsidies handed to fossil fuels each year could cut global greenhouse gas emissions by between six and 13 per cent by 2050, according to a major new report presented...

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