Authoritarian regimes control most major fossil fuel companies driving global emissions

Authoritarian regimes control most major fossil fuel companies driving global emissions

A growing share of greenhouse gas emissions is tied to state-owned oil and gas firms in autocratic nations, raising questions about how to achieve meaningful climate cooperation.Fiona Harvey reports for The Guardian.In short:Of the 20 largest fossil fuel companies globally, 16 are state-owned and accounted for over half of global emissions in 2023, most headquartered in authoritarian states like Saudi Arabia, Russia, and China.While autocracies …