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Indonesia's Bioethanol Plan Sparks Outcry Over Land Rights

4/12/2025

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Indonesia's ambitious plan to clear 3.2 million hectares of rainforest for sugarcane bioethanol has ignited fierce opposition from Indigenous communities and environmental advocates. They warn that this move could unleash more carbon emissions than it mitigates, trampling on Indigenous land rights. Embracing agroecology and renewable energy could pave the way for a more sustainable future, demanding bold political action and democratic integrity.

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Indonesia's ambitious plan to clear 3.2 million hectares of rainforest for sugarcane bioethanol has ignited fierce opposition from Indigenous communities and environmental advocates. They warn that this move could unleash more carbon emissions than it mitigates, trampling on Indigenous land rights. Embracing agroecology and renewable energy could pave the way for a more sustainable future, demanding bold political action and democratic integrity.