December 5, 2011
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By Niranjali Amerasinghe Following the UN climate talks in Durban can be a tedious business. Even for a conference junkie like me. There are times when the discussions get so mired in petty political bargaining that it’s hard to keep … Continue reading
August 26, 2011
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After six days and 322 arrests (and counting), the Tar Sands Action is in full effect. This two-week long protest is being staged on the sidewalk in front of the White House in Washington, DC, plainly visible to government employees, … Continue reading
March 21, 2011
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By Niranjali Amerasinghe Last time I blogged, I wrote about how coal-based power projects are not as cheap as they seem. This is because coal projects have a number of hidden social and environmental costs or externalities that are either … Continue reading
February 28, 2011
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By Niranjali M. Amerasinghe On March 1, 2011, activists will hold rallies in cities around the world to mark a Day of Action, calling on the World Bank to phase out lending for fossil fuel generated power. For those who … Continue reading