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World Bank split over controversial "clean coal" investment

Cath Everett

08 March 2010 • 3 min read

US and UK reportedly opposed to plans for World Bank-backed South African coal plant over fears about rising emissions

In what could prove a precursor to future rows over climate funding for developing countries the UK and US have reportedly threatened to withhold support for a World Bank loan intended to help South Africa...

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