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8 years of deadly breaches by Western Balkan coal plants

New ‘Comply or close’ report is out! The end of 2025 marked 8 years since coal power plants in the Western Balkans had to meet new air pollution standards. The Western Balkan governments must finally take responsibility for a managed coal phase-out and hold the energy utilities accountable for their lack of action.

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