Western Balkan coal power plants polluted twice as much as those in the EU in 2019
July 12, 2021
The non-compliance of Western Balkan coal power plants with the emission limits enshrined in the Energy Community Treaty is reflected in the region’s high sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxides (NOX) and dust emissions. This briefing looks mainly at th
Ecologists warn that Residents around Stanari coal-fired Power Plant are regularly affected by Pollution from different Directions
September 18, 2019
The Stanari coal-fired power plant, which started operating in September 2016, its ash disposal site, and the already-existing open-cast lignite mine have formed a curve around the north and east of the village.
Alarmantna zagađenost vazduha štetnom prašinom u Stanarima
September 17, 2019
Alarmantna zagađenost vazduha štetnom prašinom u Stanarima
Stanovnici Stanara se guše: Enormna zagađenost zraka
September 17, 2019
U Stanarima postoje alarmantne satne vrijednosti štetnih čestica prašine u zraku – pokazali su nezavisna mjerenja kvaliteta zraka, navodi se u izvještaju organizacije CEE Bankwatch koji je urađen u saradnji sa Centrom za životnu sredinu
Alarmantne vrijednosti čestica prašine u Stanarima
September 17, 2019
Rezultati nezavisnog mjerenja kvaliteta zraka u Stanarima od jula ove godine pokazuju alarmantne satne vrijednosti štetnih čestica prašine u zraku koji dolaze iz neposredne blizine rudnika i termoelektrane, zaključak je izvještaja organizacije CEE Bankwatch rađenog u partnerstvu sa Centrom za životnu sredinu.
Prisoners of coal
September 6, 2019
The Stanari coal-fired power plant, which started operating in September 2016, its ash disposal site, and the already-existing open-cast lignite mine have formed a curve around the north and east of the village. Now the locals in Stanari are regularly affected by pollution from different directions. The ones we spoke to, who live closest to the mine, claim that their health is deteriorating, their agricultural land is becoming useless and their homes are losing their value as the mine is devouring the nearby hills.
The great coal jobs fraud (2018 UPDATE)
June 28, 2018
This study, an update of our November 2016 analysis, examines the claims and finds that in almost all cases, they are exaggerated. In fact, even the current levels of employment cannot be maintained and some companies such as Elektroprivreda Srbije and
Balkan governments unprepared for new EU pollution rules
August 17, 2017
New EU rules entering into force today, to limit pollution from power plants, will also apply in most Western Balkan countries. But the region’s governments are so far acting like they don’t exist.
What will it take to make Balkan leaders realise new coal plants are a liability, not a gold mine?
June 16, 2017
Almost all the countries in the Balkan region are planning to build new coal power plants, but there has been virtually no mention of the need for them to comply with new pollution standards.
Planned coal power plants in the Western Balkans versus EU pollution standards
June 14, 2017
The new reference document on Best Available Techniques for Large Combustion Plants (LCP BREF) and its implications for new coal. Available languages: ENG – download pdf BiH – Planirane termoelektrane na ugalj u zemljama Zapadnog Balkana nasuprot stand
