SerbiaA report by the environmental organization Bankwatch revealed that coal-fired power plants in Serbia emitted over five times the legally allowed amount of sulfur dioxide in 2025. The study, titled 'Comply or Close,' found that 14 coal-fired units under Serbia's National Emissions Reduction Plan released 177,756 tonnes of sulfur dioxide, far exceeding the permitted limit of 34,898 tonnes. The Nikola Tesla B power plant was identified as the main source, emitting 77,470 tonnes—5.7 times above its allowed level. Other plants like Kostolac A2 and Kostolac B also exceeded their limits despite pollution control investments. The report noted that Serbia surpassed permitted thresholds for all three major pollutants—sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and dust—for the first time since regulations took effect. It criticized the continued operation of outdated plants such as Morava and Kolubara A, which were supposed to close by the end of 2023, and highlighted concerns about the state-owned electricity producer EPS benefiting from avoiding full environmental and health cost coverage.
Bias read (Left): The article highlights environmental violations by Serbian coal plants and criticizes the state-owned energy producer EPS for not covering the full environmental and health costs of pollution. This framing emphasizes regulatory failure and corporate negligence, aligning with progressive values that
