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Japan's biomass energy boom threatens further deforestation in Indonesia

Japan's biomass energy boom threatens further deforestation in Indonesia
Phys.org Monday 14 September 2026, 07:53 UTC 1 min read
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A surge in Indonesia's wood pellet and chip production is driving a new wave of deforestation, threatening the vast archipelago's remaining tropical forests, vital biodiversity hot spots and the land of Indigenous peoples, according to new satellite analysis from environmental nongovernmental organizations.

A surge in Indonesia's wood pellet and chip production is driving a new wave of deforestation, threatening the vast archipelago's remaining tropical forests, vital biodiversity hot spots and the land of Indigenous peoples, according to new satellite analysis from environmental nongovernmental organizations.
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