Locals oppose mega-dam construction in Khaishi
23 September 2013 | Georgia Today
A public debate over the fate of the Khudoni dam in Khaishi, a high mountainous region in west Georgia’s Svaneti region, remains tense. On September 17, as a public hearing on the issue was in progress, villagers in Khaishi turned out in significant numbers to the hearing to express their harsh opposition to the mega-dam project.
Greens rejoice as Serbia coal project halted, but energy crisis looms
23 September 2013 | business new europe
In 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
10 September 2013 | The Guardian
The 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?
6 September 2013 | Reuters Point Carbon
http://www.pointcarbon.com/news/cme/1.2556951 (PDF available upon request)
Response: In Kyrgyzstan, a Kumtor Shakedown or Setup?
2 September 2013 | Transitions online
A new video appears to show that extortion has been behind some anti-mining protests.
Public bank told to quit coal in global twitter storm
22 August 2013 | TreeAlert
http://treealerts.org/region/europe/2013/08/public-bank-told-to-quit-coal-in-global-twitter-storm/
