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Wood pellets burnt to generate energy drive deforestation in Southeast Asia, emit more CO2 per unit of energy than fossil fuels and support the Ukraine conflict, environmentalists said in an open letter to Korea's trade ministry.
Food & Agriculture
Bio-briquettes tackle India’s climate, pollution and poverty challenges
Effective use of biomass can help India generate electricity, safely dispose of agricultural waste and give farmers income.
Grassroots innovation is central to tackling Asia’s energy divide, writes Nicole Iseppi, director of energy innovation at the Bezos Earth Fund.
In the capital Dhaka and beyond, transport and industry emissions continue to blight the ‘most polluted country in the world’ despite strong words from the government.
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