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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...
263 NGOs Call on Mekong Governments to Cancel Plans for Xayaburi Dam
Bankgkok, Thailand – 263 non-governmental organizations from 51 countries submitted a letter yesterday urging the Prime Ministers of Lao PDR...
Creativity Shines on Day of Action for Rivers
International Day of Action for Rivers events made front page news around the world this week, here’s just some...