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FILE - An activist holds a placard during a protest against Myitsone dam project on the Irrawaddy River in Kachin State, in front of city hall in Yangon, Myanmar Saturday, Jan. 18, 2019. Myanmar's military government appears to be reviving consideration of a massive China-backed hydroelectric dam project, work on which was suspended more than a decade ago after protests over its possible impact on the environment. (AP Photo/Thein Zaw, File)
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Myanmar may revive Chinese hydroelectric dam plan axed in 2011

Amid power cuts, $3.6bn Myanmar dam project could be reconsidered years after it was suspended due to environmental concerns.

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Australian researchers turn coffee waste into greener concrete

University study turns coffee grounds into biochar for concrete production, to replace sand and bring down carbon footprint of building material.

The report came from the Institute for Public Policy Research (PA)
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Long-term plan needed to harness UK’s green industries, researchers say

Heat pumps, electric trains and turbines make up UK green industry specialisms, says report that calls on government for long-term plan.

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Canada unions brace for 2025 labor crunch in oil sands maintenance season

Trade union officials are warning of a labor crunch in Canada's oil sands during Alberta's 2025 turnaround season as construction takes off on...

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China’s iron ore imports rise as inventories build: Russell

LAUNCESTON, Australia (The opinions expressed here are those of the author, a columnist for Reuters.) Iron ore has emerged as the surprise in...

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Vietnam wants to learn from China to develop high-speed railway system, says government

HANOI – Vietnam is seeking to learn from China to develop its first high-speed railway network, according to its government, with plans in...

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