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Here's how to deliver a green recovery for the G20 economies

The lignite power plants of "Neurath New", Niederaussem, and "Neurath Old" of German energy supplier and utility RWE are pictured in Neurath, north-west of Cologne, Germany, February 5, 2020.

Ending fossil fuel subsidies will be key to unlocking the green energy transition Image: REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

Edward B Barbier
University Distinguished Professor, Department of Economics, Colorado State University
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Persistent underpricing of fossil fuels is a major barrier to progress...
Persistent underpricing of fossil fuels is a major barrier to progress... Image: Barbier / Coady et al.
...and represents a major cost to G20 countries
...and represents a major cost to G20 countries Image: Barbier / Coady et al.
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