US to promote fossil fuels, nuclear power at Bonn climate talks

US energy firms will discuss how fossil fuels can help poor countries meet energy needs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Reform in fossil fuel subsidy is a mitigation opportunity

Money saved from the phasing out of fuel subsidies can be used for social and development programmes

Europe keeping dirty fuels alive; will spend $68 billion in hidden subsidies by 2040

Spain, Poland, Belgium, Ireland and the UK are making the biggest spending for subsidising fossil fuels