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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

Reconciling Carbon Pricing and Energy Policies in Developing Countries – Integrating Policies for a Clean Energy Transition (PMR)
The focus of the Report Reconciling Carbon pricing and Energy Policies in Developing Countries is how the objective of reducing emissions can be pursued alongside

Gender and Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform in Bangladesh: Findings and recommendations (GSI)
The report examines from a gender perspective the impact of kerosene subsidies and their reform in Bangladesh. The research found that potential kerosene price increases

Gender and Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform in Nigeria: Findings and recommendations (GSI)
The report examines from a gender perspective the impact of kerosene subsidies and their reform in Nigeria. The report finds that kerosene subsidies did not