G7 members land blow to fossil fuels - but gas 'may still be needed' in transition

Member nations agree to phase out support for "carbon intensive" fossil fuels, but there is still limited support for gas

Climate goals: environment and climate ministers from G7 member nations have agreed to phase out support for fossil fuels
Climate goals: environment and climate ministers from G7 member nations have agreed to phase out support for fossil fuelsPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
Published 24 May 2021, 07:54Updated 24 May 2021, 17:34