Revealed: US fossil fuel companies handed at least $50m in coronavirus aid

01.05.2020

Oil and mining firms - some with ties to Trump officials - taking advantage of funding meant for small businesses, review showsUS fossil fuel companies have taken at least $50m in taxpayer money they likely won't have to pay back, according to a review of coronavirus aid meant for struggling small businesses by the investigative research group Documented and the Guardian.A total of $28m is going to three coal mining companies, including two with ties to Trump officials, bolstering a dying American industry and a fuel that scientists insist world leaders must shift away from to avoid the worst of the climate crisis. Continue reading...

Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/may/01/fossil-fuel-firms-coronavirus-package-aid

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