2010/11/24

(BN) World Bank Loans Will Help Mexico Fight Climate Change (Update1)

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World Bank Loans Will Help Mexico Fight Climate Change (Update1)
2010-11-23 21:05:22.575 GMT


By Stephan Nielsen
Nov. 23 (Bloomberg) -- The World Bank approved three loans
totaling $700 million to help Mexico fight climate change.
A 14-year loan of $400 million will be used to increase
Mexico's use of renewable power, promote forestry management and
expedite investments in energy-efficient housing, the country's
Finance Ministry said in an e-mailed statement today.
A $250 million, 12-year loan and a $50 million, 20-year
loan will be used to replace incandescent light bulbs and
domestic appliances with new efficient models, according to the
statement.

For Related News and Information:
Mexico and climate change: TNI MEXICO CLIMATE <GO>
Renewable-energy special report: GREEN <GO>
Top energy stories: TOP NRG <GO>

--Editors: Will Wade, John Lear

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