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NWCorona

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Fri Mar 11, 2016, 02:13 PM Mar 2016

Hillary Clinton and the Ex-Im Bank Financing of the World’s Largest Coal Plants in South Africa

"In 2009, the South African government announced a major energy plan to construct two new coal-fired power stations. The project, which aimed at building the world’s largest coal plants, came under intense criticism by various governments and climate activists, who saw it as a disastrous blow to the fight against climate change.

Yet newly released emails from presidential candidate Hillary Clinton during her time as Secretary of State, reveal that she acted in support of a World Bank loan for the construction of one of the plants.

Furthermore, a DeSmog investigation finds that the other plant, which received funding from a US government agency led by a close Clinton ally and fundraiser, is being built by an American construction firm tied to another associate of the former Secretary.

These actions seem contrary to Clinton’s tough campaign talk on curbing CO2 emissions and investing in renewable energy. They also raise new questions about Clinton’s ties to the revolving door lobbying culture that connects major corporations to top officials in Washington, DC."

More of the same from Hillary and her donor's

http://www.globalresearch.ca/hillary-clinton-and-the-ex-im-bank-financing-of-the-worlds-largest-coal-plants-in-south-africa/5513161

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Hillary Clinton and the Ex-Im Bank Financing of the World’s Largest Coal Plants in South Africa (Original Post) NWCorona Mar 2016 OP
FILE under Hilary's strong environmental accomplishments. Kip Humphrey Mar 2016 #1
Truth! NWCorona Mar 2016 #2
So how much did Boeing donate to Hillary after getting their 40%? nt. revbones Mar 2016 #3
The Clinton foundation got at least $900k NWCorona Mar 2016 #4
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