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Australian states and territories revolt over federal government’s coal power subsidy plan
The federal government is facing a revolt from states and territories over its plan to allow subsidies for coal and gas-fired power stations as part of reforms to shore up reliability of the electricity grid.

Pandemic can accelerate electric mobility in Latin America
Changes in transport use due to the Covid-19 pandemic and national recovery plans are an opportunity for governments and businesses in Latin America and the Caribbean to accelerate the transition to electric mobility, according to a recent report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).Â

Figuring out China’s coal goal
Xi Jinping’s vow to end China’s international coal is puzzling China watchers with details on how far the promise goes still unclear.
Reports

Fossil Fuel Subsidies in Asia: Trends, Impacts and Reforms (ADB)
This report by the Asian Development Bank measures the size of subsidies on fossil fuels including direct transfers, tax exemptions, subsidized credit, and losses of state enterprises in India, Indonesia,
International Experiences With LPG Subsidy Reform: Options for Indonesia (IISD)
This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) investigates international experience and best practice on how to reform LPG subsidies and lessons for Indonesia.
Green Revenues for Green Energy: Environmental fiscal reform for renewable energy technology deployment in China (IISD and CNREC)
This report by the China National Renewable Energy Centre (CNREC) and the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) reviews international experience in the use of environmental fiscal reform (EFR) and