A leading candidate for president in Indonesia wants the country to increase coal use

Julia Simon

February 13, 2024 / 2:13 am

Voters in Indonesia will head to the polls Wednesday to cast ballots in a presidential election. One leading candidate is running on a platform that could increase deforestation and coal use.

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A leading candidate for president in Indonesia wants the country to increase coal use

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