Japan’s largest bank MUFG tightens coal power and forest sector policies – but far from aligned with Paris Agreement
Today, Japan’s largest bank Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) (TYO: 8306) announced a revision of its Environmental and Social Policy Framework (1) policy for the coal-fired power, forestry and palm…
Things You Need to Know About Citi’s Underwhelming Coal Policy
You may have missed it- but Citi has finally released their policy on funding coal power…and we’re pretty sure you won’t be shocked to know, it is underwhelming.
Indonesia’s Bid for Coal Expansion
Over the past decade, Indonesia has undergone a major coal mining boom. The country has now announced plans to secure a market for its own coal by significantly expanding domestic…
The Posterchild of Destructive Coal Power in South Asia
The Sundarbans mangrove forest is a UNESCO World Heritage site shared by Bangladesh and India. A joint venture between the two countries’ national electricity providers is putting this precious biodiverse…
Over 150,000 Call On U.S. Export-Import Bank To Reject Coal
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Contact: Alison Kirsch, Rainforest Action Network, (203) 520-7184 or alison@ran.org Cindy Carr, Sierra Club, (202) 495-3034 or cindy.carr@sierraclub.org Kate Colwell, Friends of the…