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Planned LNG plant sparks water concerns among Thai farmers
Farmers in Thailand’s Chachoengsao province worry a planned 600-megawatt LNG power plant could increase water shortages and air pollution in an area already facing recurring drought.
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Mining sector sees surge in human rights abuse allegations: report
The US and the European Union have intensified efforts to secure the minerals needed for a clean energy transition. But as investment grows, so does conflict throughout the sector.
Old ships contain mountains of scrap needed for lower-carbon steelmaking. But the course from ship to furnace is made harder by global politics.
Policymakers are looking beyond industrial upgrades, and could create favourable conditions for newer, greener steelmaking routes.
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