Ukrainian civil society resists efforts to be co-opted by big agro
September 20, 2017
The controversial Ukrainian agribusiness giant Myronivsky Hliboproduct (MHP) tries to handle community relations by putting publicity spin on the outcomes of a long overdue discussion with civil society.
Namibian smelter expansion risks deepening environmental and health problems
July 17, 2017
As it nears two years of a Bankwatch visit to the copper smelter in Namibia and the uncovering of an unsafe arsenic disposal site, a planned expansion has revealed so far undisclosed environmental information.
Zatražili pomoć Europske unije zbog zagađenja zraka na zapadnom Balkanu
June 27, 2017
Članovi Europskog parlamenta, predstavnici Europske komisije, nevladine organizacije i predstavnici građana su u ponedjejljak na konferenciji organiziranoj u Europskom parlamentu, izrazili zabrinutost zbog zagađenja zraka na zapadnom Balkanu i pozvali
Planned coal-fired power plants in W. Balkans to breach new EU pollution standards – Bankwatch
June 15, 2017
Almost none of the planned coal-fired power plants in the Western Balkans will meet new, stricter EU pollution standards, the Czech Republic-based non-governmental organisation CEE Bankwatch Network has said. Source: Planned coal-fired power plants in
New Balkan Coal Plants ‘Will Pollute Environment’
June 14, 2017
Most Western Balkans countries rely heavily for power on coal plants, and most of the new ones being built will not meet European environmental standards, warned a report from a watchdog group. Source: New Balkan Coal Plants ‘Will Pollute Environment’
Planirane elektrane na ugalj na Balkanu krše nove standarde EU
June 14, 2017
Gotovo nijedna nova elektrana na ugalj planirana na Zapadnom Balkanu neće ispunjavati nove, strože standarde EU o zagađenju, upozorava se u novoj analizi oranizacije CEE Benkvoč netvork objavljenoj 14. juna. Kompanije iz regiona koje ne poštuju ni evro
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
Comments on Environmental Impact Assessment procedure for the Tsumeb smelter in Namibia
May 29, 2017
The dirty secret in Sofia’s backyard – the coal dust that only comes at night
May 10, 2017
Brussels may fine Bulgaria for its excessive air pollution. But living in Pernik, the most polluted town in Europe, remains a hazard to peoples’ health as the results of Bankwatch’s independent dust monitoring show.
Planned power plants in the Balkans need review as EU adopts tougher pollution standards
April 28, 2017
The European Union has today approved an updated set of binding standards for power plants, which include new, stricter pollution limits. In the Western Balkans, planned new coal capacities are most likely to be affected by the updated regulations.
