Only 4% of countries propose eliminating multibillion-dollar subsidies for fossil fuels in their climate plans

Only 4% of the 194 countries that signed the Paris Agreement include references to the elimination of public aid for fossil fuel sector.

Ending these subsidies would have direct climate benefits, says Julian Zelizer.

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