EU action on Western Balkans’ chronic coal pollution is a unique opportunity to improve health and productivity
February 19, 2019
Brussels – Sixteen outdated coal power plants in the Western Balkans are a public health and economic liability for the whole of Europe, with people in the EU bearing the majority of the health impacts and costs, according to a new report [1] by the Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL), Sandbag, Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe, CEE Bankwatch Network and Europe Beyond Coal. The European Union (EU) needs to use all of the tools available to improve health, prolong lives, save health costs and increase productivity both in the EU and in the Western Balkan region.
New investigation in Kresna gorge reveals another major breach of law
February 15, 2019
An independent investigation by a Bulgarian TV channel bTV discovered progressing construction works in the Kresna gorge area even though the official procurement procedure is still ongoing.
The EU’s bank downplayed climate risk in granting record loans to Europe’s largest fossil fuel project
February 7, 2019
Brussels – In a complaint lodged today with the European Investment Bank (EIB), civil society groups protest that the bank systematically underestimated the climate footprint of a fossil fuel mega project, the Southern Gas Corridor, which helped justify providing it with major financial support using EU public money.
A “coal curtain” is the new Iron Curtain
January 8, 2019
The European Union’s goal to become climate neutral by 2050 needs joint effort to decarbonise its power sector. Yet, a “coal curtain” still seem to divide West and East, as most Eastern countries show hesitation or opposition when it comes to phasing out coal.
Bulgaria, l’autostrada che divide
December 27, 2018
Un discusso progetto di collegamento tra Sofia e Salonicco, finanziato dall’Unione Europea, rischia di annientare in un sol colpo la più importante area protetta e uno dei maggiori siti archeologici del paese Source: Bulgaria, l’autostrada che divide
Čo sa stane, keď Slovensko prestane ťažiť hnedé uhlie
December 24, 2018
Viac, ako na podporu doťaženia míňajúceho sa fosílneho paliva, sa oplatí investovať do obnoviteľných zdrojov. Prinieslo by nám to úspory, ale i postavenie „trendsettera“ v oblasti čistej energie. Source: Čo sa stane, keď Slovensko prestane ťažiť hnedé
UN-Klimakonferenz in Kattowitz: Morgenluft im Kohleland
December 14, 2018
Ausgerechnet im Kohlerevier um Kattowitz richtet der Gastgeber Polen die UN-Klimakonferenz aus. Gelingt dort der Strukturwandel? Source: UN-Klimakonferenz in Kattowitz: Morgenluft im Kohleland
Activist: Poland’s ‘just transition’ declaration is just posturing
December 14, 2018
The just transition declaration adopted at the COP24 in Poland sounds good but it is not connected to any kind of climate ambition or specific energy projects involving local communities, Alexandru Mustata told EURACTIV Slovakia. Source: Activist: Pola
Can Poland wean itself off coal?
December 14, 2018
Climate experts say the renaissance can be stopped but change must happen now – and the main obstacle is at the top Source: Can Poland wean itself off coal?
Baca-Pogorzelska: Polska węglem nie stoi. Polska na węglu leży
December 14, 2018
– COP24 w Katowicach i dyskusje wokół niego pokazały, że polskie społeczeństwo jest gotowe do poważnej rozmowy o klimacie, chociaż zupełnie nie są do niej przygotowani nasi rządzący. Ważne pytania o sprawiedliwą transformację, implikacje raportu IPCC c
