Bulgarian Documents

After examining the harmful effects that extracting and burning coal have on human health and the environment, Greenpeace Bulgaria has drawn attention to the support that the coal sector receives. The focus of this report is the direct and indirect ways the state supports, keeps and prolongs the existence of a sector that belongs to the past.

This second coal report from Greenpeace Bulgaria examines two alarming aspects related to the operations of thermal power plants in the country. Climate change – drought Burning coal is one of the main causes of climate change. Drought in many parts of the world including Bulgaria is a result of climate change.

Report on the effects of coal burning on human health Air pollution is a key cause of a number of diseases in Europe and Bulgaria. This report of Greenpeace Bulgaria on the impact of coal burning on human health demonstrates the close link between human health and the energy policy and strategy of Bulgaria.