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Philipp Censkowsky and Igor Shishlov

Philipp Censkowsky and Igor Shishlov are researchers at Perspectives Climate Research, a German climate policy think-tank. Views expressed in this article are solely of authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of Perspectives Climate Research.

Why the world needs less oil and gas, and what Canada can do to keep 1.5°C alive

“Human induced climate change and the war on Ukraine have the same roots—fossil fuels and our dependence on them,” Ukrainian delegate Svitlana Krakovska said

Opinion | BY PHILIPP CENSKOWSKY AND IGOR SHISHLOV | April 18, 2022

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Feb. 16, 2022, talking to reporters on the Hill. The Liberal Party made important progress promising the end of direct fossil fuel subsidies by 2023. However, this promise now needs to be credibly delivered. In our recent study, we show that in accordance with international law under the World Trade Organization (WTO) this should also include ending public finance for fossil fuels, notably provided through Export Development Canada (EDC), write Philipp Censkowsky and Igor Shishlov. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia

Why the world needs less oil and gas, and what Canada can do to keep 1.5°C alive

Opinion | BY PHILIPP CENSKOWSKY AND IGOR SHISHLOV | April 18, 2022

“Human induced climate change and the war on Ukraine have the same roots—fossil fuels and our dependence on them,” Ukrainian delegate Svitlana Krakovska said

Why the world needs less oil and gas, and what Canada can do to keep 1.5°C alive

Opinion | BY PHILIPP CENSKOWSKY AND IGOR SHISHLOV | April 18, 2022

“Human induced climate change and the war on Ukraine have the same roots—fossil fuels and our dependence on them,” Ukrainian delegate Svitlana Krakovska said

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pictured on Feb. 16, 2022, talking to reporters on the Hill. The Liberal Party made important progress promising the end of direct fossil fuel subsidies by 2023. However, this promise now needs to be credibly delivered. In our recent study, we show that in accordance with international law under the World Trade Organization (WTO) this should also include ending public finance for fossil fuels, notably provided through Export Development Canada (EDC), write Philipp Censkowsky and Igor Shishlov. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia