White elephants now describe publicly documented, politically condoned problems that persist because cognitive bias and framing prevent serious correction.
Subsidies for Fossil Fuel Firms Have Doubled Since 2017, Now $35 Billion a Year
U.S. federal fossil fuel subsidies have more than doubled since 2017 to about $34.8 billion per year and could rise dramatically if carbon-capture and hydrogen supports continue.
US Taxpayers Will Pay Billions in New Fossil Fuel Subsidies Thanks to the Big Beautiful Bill
U.S. federal fossil fuel subsidies increased by about $4 billion annually, driven largely by recent legislation and expanded carbon-capture tax credits.