Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez: “In 2022 alone, we're looking at 10 to 52 billion dollars in…”

“I think you're right in that. There's a disagreement in that. Because. Because I think what most people consider a subsidy is public use, public resources going to an industry or corporation. And In 2022 alone, we're looking at 10 to 52 billion dollars in direct subsidies [for the fossil fuel industry]. Anywhere between, again, depending on how you count it, $1.5 to $7 trillion globally in the fossil fuel industry receiving subsidy in addition to tax breaks, in addition to also public lands.” (01:02–01:11)

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