A dirtier, less safe world? Bank on it

onOct 6, 2006 @ 07:58 PDT

The World Bank, which has invested over $25 billion in oil, gas and coal projects since 1992, when the Climate Convention was signed, has yet to learn the meaning of sustainability. The Bank is now promoting the growth of coal and nuclear technologies as panaceas for developing countries.

By Ross Gelbspan

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What ‘Chimney Sweep Testicle’ Can Teach Us About Fossil Fuels’ Staggering Health Consequences

ByMitch Anderson

onSep 12, 2025 @ 09:44 PDT

Coal, oil and gas have been killing people for centuries. We’re still paying for it.

Revealed: EPP-Linked Tax Group ‘Collaborated’ With Far-Right Party on Criminal Complaints

ByClare Carlile and Phoebe Cooke

onSep 11, 2025 @ 04:30 PDT

Unsubstantiated allegations against top climate advocates part of campaign to “discredit and defund” civil society actors in EU, says transparency campaigner.