67% of new oil and gas field licenses since 2020 issued by wealthy Western countries, despite climate commitments.
Wealthy Western countries, including the US, UK, Canada, Norway, and Australia, are leading global oil and gas expansion, despite their climate commitments. New oil and gas field licenses are expected to generate the highest level of emissions since 2018, with 67% issued by these nations since 2020. The increase in exploration activity since COP26 raises concerns about their commitment to cleaner energy sources.
July 24, 2024
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