Greens rejoice as Serbia coal project halted, but energy crisis looms
business new europe | September 23, 2013In Belgrade city centre, protestors stand behind a dramatic black banner depicting the outlines of two fallen bodies: “2,100 dead in Serbia. EBRD coal kills,” reads the bold yellow and red text.
EBRD lags behind rivals on trading dirty coal for clean energy
The Guardian | September 10, 2013The European development bank’s focus on fossil fuels has had a negative impact on communities. It’s time to change direction
Why should the EBRD stop financing coal?
Reuters Point Carbon | September 6, 2013http://www.pointcarbon.com/news/cme/1.2556951 (PDF available upon request)
Response: In Kyrgyzstan, a Kumtor Shakedown or Setup?
Transitions online | September 2, 2013A new video appears to show that extortion has been behind some anti-mining protests.
Public bank told to quit coal in global twitter storm
TreeAlert | August 22, 2013http://treealerts.org/region/europe/2013/08/public-bank-told-to-quit-coal-in-global-twitter-storm/
EU’s investeringsbank vil støtte EU’s klimamål
information.dk | August 22, 2013Den Europæiske Investeringsbank bringer nu sine lånekriterier på linje med EU’s klimapolitik, så den fremover kun vil støtte renere energiproduktion. Godt men ikke godt nok, lyder kritikken fra nogle klimaorganisationer. Andre jubler
Polish citizens to help meet country’s energy needs
New Europe | August 6, 2013A few days ago, the Polish parliament took a significant step towards securing the country’s resilience and sustainability when it comes to energy needs.
EIB restricts lending for fossil fuel projects, with exceptions
EurActiv | July 25, 2013The European Investment Bank (EIB) has raised the bar on criteria that must be met for funding future fossil-fuel projects in a new energy lending policy, approved by bank shareholders – mostly EU member states – at a board meeting in Luxembourg on 23 July.
EU finance arm curbs loans to coal-fired power plants
Reuters | July 25, 2013LONDON July 24 (Reuters) – The European Investment Bank, the EU’s finance arm, said it would stop lending to most coal-fired power stations to help the 28-nation bloc reduce pollution and meet climate targets, a move that may put pressure on other lenders.
European Investment Bank to stop financing coal-fired power plants
The Guardian | July 24, 2013Bank revises lending criteria to support EU climate policy on cutting carbon emissions across Europe
