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World Bank to Back African Dams in New Energy Strategy
The World Bank's new draft Energy Strategy makes some positive advancements in creating our energy future. For example, the Bank...
Climate Funds to Underwrite the World Bank’s Love Affair with Big Dams?
Climate funds such as the Prototype Carbon Fund and the European carbon market prioritize support for renewable energy technologies, and...
World Bank Would Restrain Finance for Coal Power in Energy Strategy Draft
The World Bank is considering limiting its financing of coal-fired power plants to the poorest countries as part of a...
JVE Statement on Dams and Climate Change in Africa
Dams are not solutions to climate change and Africa’s energy needs Since their independence, developing countries have been building large...
Comments on the Role of Hydropower in the World Bank's Energy Strategy
Dams and Climate Change The World Bank Energy Strategy incorrectly argues that hydropower is an appropriate response to climate change....
Clinton Urges Consideration of Alternatives to New Dams in the Amazon
Former U.S. president cites indigenous rights and calls on Brazil to lead the world in the 21st century in forging...
El Zapotillo Dam Site Occupied While Illegal Construction Continues
Temacapulín Residents Demand Cancellation of the Project Activists from around the country join protest in solidarity with the community of...
James Cameron Brings Arnold Schwarzenegger to Amazon
Celebrities Witness Battle Between Old and New Energy Cameron Joins Kayapo Chief Raoni and Other Indigenous Leaders in Advocating for...
World Bank Energy Strategy Promotes Large Dams
Large hydropower projects have sold poor people and the environment down the river. They are usually built to provide benefits...
Yesterday’s Technologies a Bad Match for Tomorrow’s Problems
World Bank Energy Strategy: Yesterday’s Technologies a Bad Match for Tomorrow’s Problems Berkeley, California – In a time of climate...