Fossil Fuel Firms Forcing Countries to Compensate Them, Mary Robinson Says
Former Irish president and Ban Ki-moon say fossil lobbying is hampering climate progress
The Guardian Renewable Energy 11:17 am on May 14, 2024
The Guardian reports Mary Robinson expressing outrage over fossil fuel companies using investment treaties to demand compensation from countries reducing reliance on coal, gas and oil. The article further mentions weakening of plastic waste plans due to lobbying at UN climate talks, with calls for transparency in these meetings.
- Climate activism criticism:
- Plastic pollution treaty weakening:
- UN climate negotiations influenced by lobbying:
- Calls for transparency in political meetings.
- Investment in low-carbon transition urged:
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/14/fossil-fuel-investment-treaties-lobbying-climate-mary-robinson-ban-ki-moon-ect