Philippines: Environmental groups slam midnight approval of coal power plants in Mindanao

Bulatlat: The newly-established environmental party Kalikasan Party-list criticized the Benigno Aquino III administration for allegedly railroading the approval of coal power plant deals in Mindanao. The group said the administration continues to pursue dirty coal power and dangerous nuclear power plant projects despite strong opposition from the public and the popular call to pursue clean alternatives. "It`s obvious that Aquino is coddling private energy corporations, particularly those using dirty fuels....

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