Shell suppressed internal research showing methane leakage rates 60% higher than EPA estimates, delaying action on climate mitigation by an estimated 8 years.

Submitted by Citizen Journalist May 22, 2026 Estimated range: $50B–$200B

Community Evaluations (7)

Maria Santos $15B–$50B undisbursed

Development finance tracking database methodology.

James Okafor $18B–$55B undisbursed

COFACE and MDB reporting discrepancies analyzed.

Priya Patel $20B–$60B undisbursed

Risk-adjusted disbursement delay cost included.

Rafael Mendez $10B–$35B undisbursed

Direct disbursement to communities methodology.

Sarah Kim $30B–$80B undisbursed

Governance and administrative overhead as deadweight.

FinanceForPeople $22B–$65B undisbursed

Includes administrative cost as undisbursed overhead.

DevFinanceTracker $25B–$70B undisbursed

Includes pipeline and approved-but-not-contracted funds.