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Fossil Firms Linked To Trump Get Millions In Virus Small Business Aid

"Revealed: Oil and mining firms – some with ties to Trump officials – taking advantage of funding, review shows"

"US fossil fuel companies have taken at least $50m in taxpayer money they probably won’t have to pay back, according to a review of coronavirus aid meant for struggling small businesses by the investigative research group Documented and the Guardian.

A total of $28m is going to three coal mining companies, all with ties to Trump officials, bolstering a dying American industry and a fuel that scientists insist world leaders must shift away from to avoid the worst of the climate crisis.

The other $22m is being paid out to oil and gas services and equipment providers and other firms that work with drillers and coal miners."

Emily Holden reports for the Guardian May 1, 2020.

Source: Guardian, 05/04/2020