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Coal is the most polluting of fossil fuels, yet governments still support the export of coal technologies. (Photo: AdamCohn)

Germany led EU's $5bn coal splurge

A larger portion of EU taxpayers' money than previously thought was used in recent years as guarantee for the construction of coal-fired power plants.

According to a report by three environmental organisations, European governments supported their companies to export technology needed to construct coal plants with $5 billion (€4.6bn) in guarantees.

Another $1 billion was allocated as ...

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Coal is the most polluting of fossil fuels, yet governments still support the export of coal technologies. (Photo: AdamCohn)

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