From petrostates to ports: Report uncovers carbon bubble risks that will hit as fossil fuel demand peaks

James Murray
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Major new Carbon Tracker analysis predicts peak in fossil fuel demand during the 2020s will put trillions of dollars at risks across multiple sectors

One of the most important, and yet least commented upon, aspects of the 'Carbon Bubble' is the manner in which the risks financial associated carbon intensive stranded assets flow into almost every corner...

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