Aceh governor-elect: ‘I myself will cancel’ controversial geothermal project in Sumatran rainforest

Mongabay
Mar 11, 2017, 7:02 am177 pts
BANDA ACEH, Indonesia — The governor-elect of Aceh province said he would revoke a proposal to drill for geothermal energy and build a power plant in the heart of Sumatra’s largest intact rainforest, a victory for environmental and indigenous rights advocates who are struggling to secure the broader…

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