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Making the coal phase out fair for workers – unions, companies and environmentalists discuss just transition in Romania

11 April, 2017

A Romanian coal mining region is writing history today as representatives from unions, the coal industry and environmental organisations are coming together for the first time to discuss their communities’ future – with a common goal in mind.

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Western Balkans are massively expanding coal power – but the new plants may have to be closed again soon

29 March, 2017

Plans for new lignite power plants in Western Balkan countries do not take into account the effect of CO2 prices, according to a new Bankwatch study. As a result, the plants risk becoming uncompetitive in the future, with taxpayers footing the bill.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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