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“Just 8% of the $409bn spent on fossil-fuel subsidies in 2010 went to the poorest 20% of the population.”

Quote by Fatih Birol

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Fatih Birol is an economist born in 1958. He has extensive experience and profound knowledge in the fields of energy and economic development. Birol served as the Deputy Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), playing a significant role in global energy policy-making. more

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