Batang coal plant’s seawater permit imperils marine life, fishing communities

Mongabay
Jul 25, 2025, 11:39 pm200 ptsTrendingTop
Indonesia’s marine ministry has approved one of Java’s largest coal plants to use vast amounts of seawater for cooling, prompting concerns from marine experts over the impact of heated discharge on coastal ecosystems and fisheries. The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries on July 22 issued a permit for…

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