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Singapore’s world-first integrated waste and water treatment facility hit by construction delays
The Tuas Nexus plant promises to cut the carbon footprint of waste and water treatment and boost recycling rates. The delay could affect plans to cut food waste and puts pressure on Singapore's ageing incinerators as domestic waste volumes continue to rise, industry watchers say.
Food & Agriculture
Why do environmentalists oppose genetically modified ‘golden rice’?
Backers say rice variety is a cheap way to fix vitamin A deficiency, but a Philippine court ruling could delay sowing in Bangladesh.
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Energy
Energy transition is a ‘priority’ for Indonesia, but coal sector must be protected, say officials
EB Studio
Indonesia will still be using coal by 2060, alongside emerging energy sources such as hydrogen and ammonia, policymakers said at an event in Jakarta. Indonesia has the potential to be a regional renewables powerhouse, but barriers such as fossil fuel subsidies are slowing the transition.
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