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- 1Germany commits for first time to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045●Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Germany has for the first time formally committed to phasing out fossil fuels, setting a target year of 2045. The pledge, reported by the Guardian, marks a notable step for Europe's largest economy, which has historically leaned heavily on coal and gas. Climate campaigners are likely to press for details on how the target will be enforced and funded, while industry groups will watch the plan's impact on energy costs.
- 2Campaign demands zero fossil fuel lobbyists at COP31▼Campaign calls for zero fossil fuel lobbyists in COP31 delegations
A campaign is calling for national delegations at the COP31 climate summit to exclude fossil fuel lobbyists entirely. The demand targets the practice of oil, gas and coal industry representatives attending UN climate talks as part of official country delegations, a frequent point of controversy at previous summits. Activists argue their presence undermines negotiations aimed at phasing out fossil fuels.
- 3Taxpayers subsidize fossil fuels at $4.5 trillion a year, critics say●"Too many governments in the world have been captured by the fossil fuel industry and the petrostates. Taxpayers around
Commenters are arguing that many governments have been captured by the fossil fuel industry and petrostates, leaving taxpayers effectively funding the burning of oil, gas and coal. They cite a Scientific American figure of $4.5 trillion a year in global fossil fuel subsidies, framing the money as public support for the very emissions governments claim to be cutting.
- 4West Virginia filmmaker channels mining history into monster film 'Dark Hollow'▼West Virginia filmmaker turns state’s history of extraction into monster movie ‘Dark Hollow’
A West Virginia filmmaker has made 'Dark Hollow', a monster movie built around the state's long history of resource extraction. The film uses horror to explore the damage left by coal and timber industries in Appalachia, and the project is drawing regional attention for turning local economic history into genre storytelling.