Dhaka’s waste-to-energy plant face backlash over air pollution

Mongabay
Oct 9, 2026, 2:54 am115 ptsTrending
Construction of a power plant that will burn waste to generate electricity at a landfill near Bangladesh’s capital faces strong opposition from nearby communities, who say they fear severe health risks posed by toxic air pollution, reports contributor Eyamin Sajid for Mongabay. The $467 million project is…

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Dhaka’s waste-to-energy plant face backlash over air pollution

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