Under heavy skies: dire results from first independent pollution monitoring in Montenegro
February 23, 2017
It was ten in the evening on 17 December when my colleague and I arrived in Pljevlja, Montenegro. Although we could feel the smell of burnt coal already while driving there, the minute we set foot out of the car, the air was stifling. “This place remin
[Campaign update] Pljevlja residents protest against air pollution
December 23, 2016
Once again people from Pljevlja in northern Montenegro have taken to the streets to protest against the awful pollution that has been plaguing the town for years. Supported by NGOs Ozon and Green Home, the protest aimed to put pressure on the authoriti
Call the chimney sweepers! Independent monitoring shows for first time true level of air pollution near coal plant in Serbia
December 20, 2016
Smoke signals the coming of a polluted winter in Drmno, Serbia. Bankwatch’s independent air quality measurements show for the first time the alarming levels of dust particles near the Kostolac B power plant.
Bosnia faces legal action over Chinese-backed coal dash
October 28, 2016
Green groups are slinging legal challenges at proposed coal plants in a bid to prevent pollution and climate damage Source: Bosnia faces legal action over Chinese-backed coal dash
[Campaign update] Independent monitoring shows massive air pollution near Bosnian lignite plant
October 28, 2016
Air pollution in the town of Tuzla, Bosnia and Herzegovina was above legally allowed limits on twelve of 20 consecutive days as measurements made by Bankwatch and the Tuzla-based environmental group Center for Ecology and Energy show.
Air pollution in Tuzla – Limits exceeded 12 times
October 26, 2016
The Tuzla Center for Ecology and Energy, in cooperation with the CEE Bankwatch Network, has set up a mobile measuring station that registers the air pollution level in the local community Bukinje (City of Tuzla ). Source: Air pollution in Tuzla – Limit
Zagađenje zraka u Tuzli – u oktobru su u periodu od 20 dana tolerantne granične vrijednosti za zaštitu zdravlja ljudi prekoračene 12 puta!
October 26, 2016
Centar za ekologiju i energiju u saradnji sa organizacijom CEE Bankwatch Network, početkom oktobra postavio je mobilnu mjernu stanicu koja registruje nivo zagađenja zraka (suspendovane čestice) na području mjesne zajednice Bukinje (Grad Tuzla). Mjerna
Air pollution in the Balkans – independent monitoring
October 18, 2016
With our own device to measure air pollution, Bankwatch aims to provide independent data on air quality for selected sites across the Balkans. Poor air quality and the related impacts on health need to be higher on the policy making agenda in Balkan countries.
«Balcani, l’energia sporca costa 8 miliardi all’anno»
April 3, 2016
Due organizzazioni: centrali a carbone inquinanti, alto il prezzo per la salute. La Serbia: investiti 200 milioni di euro BELGRADO. Fumi grigi che stagnano su valli e pianure, il tipico odore di carbone bruciato che ammorba l’aria, dall’autunno a primavera inoltrata. E persone che tossiscono, in città come in campagna. I Balcani sono malati.
The hefty health toll of coal burning in the Western Balkans – and what is not being done about it
March 16, 2016
While the Energy Community yesterday failed to consider more stringent air pollution rules for the Western Balkans, a new report quantifies the health costs of the region’s coal burning both within the region itself as well as in the neighbouring European Union.
