European Investment Bank criticised for 'hypocrisy' of fossil fuel lending

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The European Union has made €5bn of fossil fuel loans through its financial arm despite carbon reduction targets for members

The world's biggest lender to energy and climate action projects almost doubled the funds given to fossil fuels between 2007 and 2010, a new report (PDF) published on Thursday reveals. The European...

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