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Overlooked carbon costs could turn Western Balkans’ new coal power plants into white elephants – analysis

29 March, 2017

A new Bankwatch analysis examining ten coal-fired power plant projects across the Western Balkans finds that, once the cost of carbon emissions allowances are factored in, they could become a serious liability for both the companies involved and the public. Moreover, only a few feasibility assessments for coal power plants in the region are publicly available, and most of those have failed to properly take carbon costs into account, the briefing authors note.

River defenders gather forces in Georgia

28 March, 2017

This week, activists from across the world are meeting in Tbilisi to share their experiences of resisting hydropower projects and the money that supports them.

For our rivers, for our lives – activists from across the globe meet in Tbilisi, Georgia

27 March, 2017

85 river and dam activists from 40 countries and all continents gather at a time when dams are back in fashion.

Italian communities block pipeline works to save ancient olive trees

23 March, 2017

An ancient olive grove in southern Italy is currently on the frontlines of grassroots resistance to the Southern Gas Corridor project, the EU’s flagship energy project.

The EU budget: Unlocking a new vision for Europe

20 March, 2017

The key to unlocking a more inspiring and politically winnable New Vision for a strong Europe may well be the next European budget.

Overlooked carbon costs could turn Western Balkans’ new coal power plants into white elephants – analysis

River defenders gather forces in Georgia

For our rivers, for our lives – activists from across the globe meet in Tbilisi, Georgia

Italian communities block pipeline works to save ancient olive trees

The EU budget: Unlocking a new vision for Europe

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