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The Bangladesh government has adopted a master plan to develop Maheshkhali sub-district through three industrial zones: An energy hub with 13 gigawatts of LNG and coal power plants, a deep-sea port with container and multipurpose terminals, and a special economic zone.
One of the world’s largest rail operators plans to deploy the zero-emission train on commuter routes near Tokyo as Japan explores alternatives to diesel on non-electrified lines.
The temporary suspension of activities leading up to the country’s first offshore wind auction is an extra move to make the market more investable, according to the Global Wind Energy Council and the Wind Energy Developers Association of the Philippines, amid concerns over high capital risks.
After decades of decline, Southeast Asia is now driving global mangrove recovery, although protecting remaining old-growth forests remains critical.
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