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Canada's $29.6B Fossil Fuel Commitment Sparks Controversy

4/7/2025

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In 2024, Canada committed a staggering $29.6 billion to fossil fuel initiatives, with the Trans Mountain pipeline at the forefront, grappling with alarming cost overruns. Environmental Defence Canada raised concerns over the opaque funding process. Meanwhile, worldwide fossil fuel subsidies soared past $1.2 trillion in 2022, hindering the shift to sustainable energy as energy prices continue to climb.

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In 2024, Canada committed a staggering $29.6 billion to fossil fuel initiatives, with the Trans Mountain pipeline at the forefront, grappling with alarming cost overruns. Environmental Defence Canada raised concerns over the opaque funding process. Meanwhile, worldwide fossil fuel subsidies soared past $1.2 trillion in 2022, hindering the shift to sustainable energy as energy prices continue to climb.