European Investment Bank considers legal action over hoax coal statement

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Fake press release falsely claims bank will stop investing in coal projects

The European Investment Bank (EIB) has said it is considering legal action after being targetted by a hoax email that falsely declared the bank would end investment in coal projects. The bank issued...

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