Apr. 7, 2010 / Posted by: Karen Orenstein / Categories: Economics for the Earth, News Releases
Washington, DC – The World Bank is expected to vote tomorrow, April 8, on whether to approve a $3.75 billion loan that would help South African utility Eskom build the 4800 MW Medupi coal-fired power plant, which would be one of the world&rs...
Read More »Mar. 25, 2010 / Posted by: Nick Berning / Categories: Climate and Energy, Economics for the Earth, News Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Earl Pomeroy (D-ND) introduced a bill that would extend ethanol tax credits for another five years, to 2015. This tax credit is set to expire on December 31, 2010. If extended, the tax credits will provide...
Read More »Mar. 11, 2010 / Posted by: Kelly Trout / Categories: Climate and Energy, Economics for the Earth, News Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Yesterday, the Senate passed a bill (H.R. 4213) that would retroactively extend many harmful subsidies for polluting corporations if it becomes law.
Read More »Mar. 9, 2010 / Posted by: Michelle Chan / Categories: Economics for the Earth, News Releases
WASHINGTON DC – March 9 – As the Board of the United States Export-Import Bank (Ex-Im Bank) prepares to vote on the Ex-Im Bank’s proposed new Carbon Policy Implementation Plan, environmental groups urged them to reject the plan i...
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