Tag: The World Bank
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Action4Climate Video Contest Inspires 5 Day Filmmaking Journey
[Editor’s note: This video was submitted to the Action4Climate Video Competition. Vote for your favorite video today.] In just five short days, my Montgomery College sociology classmates and I made a video to promote awareness about climate change. Our inspirational professor, Dr. Leszek Sibilski, embedded this question in us: “How are you going to shape society?” [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovlCe516e6s[/embed] Unable to understand…
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EU Climate Chief Adds Voice to Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement
Connie Hedegaard has urged the European Investment Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the World Bank to take a lead role in eliminating public finance support for fossil fuels …
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World Bank Closes the Door on Coal Financing
According to media reports, the World Bank plans to limit its financing of new coal-fired power plants to “rare circumstances,” reflecting the Bank’s increased focus on reducing the effects of climate change. A recent World Bank report warns …