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Indonesia pauses vast land-clearing project after meeting rice goal
Indonesian authorities paused a large land-clearing project after reaching rice self-sufficiency about three years ahead of schedule, potentially sparing around 4 million acres of rainforest, swamp and peatland. The long-term fate of the areas remains unclear.
Why it matters
Protecting peatlands and forests keeps large carbon stores in the ground and preserves habitat.
Background
Indonesia launched large food estate projects to boost domestic rice production. Environmental groups warned they would destroy forests.
Sources
- Good News Network ↗Oct 22, 2:30 PM ET
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