Tag: dirty energy
Groups tag ADB’s proposed energy policy as ‘climate mis-aligned’
The proposed police allows the bank to continuously support and finance fossil gas projects
In climate landmark, China promises to end coal funding overseas
China is still investing in coal and is by far the largest funder of coal projects in developing countries
Green group questions Asian Development Bank’s coal buy-out scheme
ADB and other key financial institutions earlier expressed intention to pursue a scheme to buy out coal power plants
Philippine green groups welcome cancellation of three more coal projects
The groups said the years of struggle and resistance of affected communities “are finally paying off”
Philippine green groups dare corporate giant to abandon coal projects
San Miguel Corporation announced that it is “adding more renewables into its power portfolio” with the construction of solar plants
Philippine green groups score victory against coal projects
The Department of Energy said proponents have decided to “discontinue” the proposed coal projects
Bangladesh scraps plans to build 10 coal-fired power plants
Pressure from climate activists and rising costs for coal are driving a reduction in plans for new plants, the government says
Asia snubs IEA’s call to stop new fossil fuel investments
While the world is moving to renewable energy, demand for coal is still expected to be strong in the next few decades
Greenpeace says Asian Development Bank’s new draft energy policy misses mark
Greenpeace says ADB's draft police "falls short and completely misses the mark in responding to this decade’s realities"
Green activists, civil society urge Asian Development Bank to end ‘dirty...
Activists say ADB has to live up to its name and help foster sustainable Asian development
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