When You’re in a Hole, Stop Digging

Pop quiz time. Question one: Do you remember when G20 leaders pledged to eliminate fossil fuel subsidies? That bold and necessary pledge took place in 2009 and was greeted with much rejoicing. Question two: Do you remember the date when those fossil fuel subsidies actually got eliminated? ECO doesn’t know, either—because it’s never actually happened. Six years on, it’s time to stop sitting around and waiting. On November 14, citizens around the world will mobilise in the streets and online, calling for world leaders to #Stop Funding Fossils. The momentum and pressure to stop funding fossil fuels has been growing … Continue reading When You’re in a Hole, Stop Digging