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Greenpeace welcomes moves to reduce coal use in the Philippines
Greenpeace Philippines welcomed the Climate Change Commission recently released Commission Resolution 2016-001, which calls for a “national policy review” of the country’s energy policy in order to reduce the country’s dependence on coal, and transition to renewable energy.
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Coal- impacted communities demand President Jokowi to prioritise people over corporation
Representatives of affected communities near coal mines and coal-powered electricity plants from all over Indonesia demand President Joko Widodo to fulfill his campaign promise to place the people’s welfare above interests of companies and investors.
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Research from Harvard reveals health impacts of Indonesia’s coal plants
Existing coal plants in Indonesia cause an estimated 7,100 premature deaths every year according to research by Harvard University and Greenpeace Southeast Asia.
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Thailand’s civil society statement on the oil spill and leaked pipeline
The leaked pipeline of PTT Global Chemical PLC has caused an emission of massive oil spill in Rayong’s Gulf of Thailand and has brought adverse impacts on marine ecology, tourism and the livelihood of local residents.
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Coal, not cheap, not clean
Coal is the dirtiest, most carbon intensive of all fossil fuels, emitting 29 percent more carbon per unit of energy than oil and 80 percent more than gas, it is one of the leading contributors to climate change.
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Briefing Paper: Mindanao at an energy crossroads
Plans to build more coal plants in Mindanao southern Philippines, the country’s second largest island group, are underway.