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Despite billions to get off coal, why is Indonesia still building new coal plants?

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February 5, 2023 News from NPR, World

World leaders recently announced a $20 billion climate deal to help get Indonesia off coal power. But there are doubts about the deal because - for one thing - the country is planning to build new coal plants, including here in Kalimantan.

World leaders recently announced a $20 billion deal to help get Indonesia off coal power. But there are doubts about the deal, because -for one thing- the country is building brand new coal plants.

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