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Indonesia: Batang Toru hydropower project run by Chinese companies allegedly linked to intimidation of conservationists, death of activist, and community impacts relating to wildlife migration
The article sheds light on the controversy surrounding the Batang Toru hydropower project owned by Chinese companies. It highlights the intimidation faced by local activists and scientists who oppose the project, as well as the suspicious death of environmental advocate Golfrid Siregar. It also discusses the environmental impact on local wildlife, particularly orangutans.
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Norway: Government Pension Fund excludes PowerChina from investment portfolio due to environmental threat posed by Batang Toru hydropower project in Indonesia
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Indonesia: China’s SDIC buy‑in restarts Batang Toru dam paused amid enviromental concerns
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Riverscope Case Study: Batang Toru, Indonesia Summary
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Indonesia: Government initiates evaluation of “all aspects" of hydropower project operations following deadly landslide
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Indonesia: Death toll in China-backed Batang Toru hydropower plant landslide rises to 10, week-long search called off
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China: Experts say official guidelines on Belt & Road Initiative are neither binding nor specific enough to be implementable
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Indonesia: Bank of China to evaluate Batang Toru hydropower project to promote green finance, fulfill social responsibility