Money flows, rivers dry
March 22, 2018 | Read more
Erste, Sberbank and the EBRD have been fueling the destruction of 27 km of rivers in the region of Josanicka banja, on the borders of the Kopaonik National Park in Serbia. It is a stark warning how the future of the Balkans might look if uncontrolled investment continues.
In contrast to the global trend of decreasing coal from the energy mix, the Western Balkan countries are stubbornly planning a whole fleet of new lignite plants, most of which are plagued by breaches of environmental laws. The latest case in point is the planned 600MW Ugljevik III.
The EU’s flagship project lacks climate assessment
March 16, 2018 | Read more
While the EU portrays itself as a leader of the Paris Agreement, its financial arm – the European Investment Bank (EIB) – approves another loan to the controversial Southern Gas Corridor project without proper climate impact assessments.
Business interests continue to overshadow public concerns with regards to the dubious €100-million tram project in Riga.
The Baganuur women affected by coal burning
March 6, 2018 | Read more
The coal industry continues to negatively impact the local population and environment soothing the public with a false promise for reliable and affordable energy. The damaging influence is especially prominent for the women of Baganuur.
Protesters meet in Mestia to issue a petition that would block harmful infrastructural developments in Svaneti.
