Dezvoltarea energiei din biomasă din Japonia provoacă defrișări suplimentare în Indonezia

A surge in pellet and wood chip production in Indonesia is leading to increased deforestation, threatening tropical forests crucial for biodiversity and indigenous peoples. The biomass energy sector, primarily driven by wood burning, is expanding globally as countries shift towards cleaner energy. Indonesia's biomass industry is becoming a significant driver of deforestation, with Japan being the largest export destination. Critics argue that ongoing subsidies and weak supply chain oversight will likely perpetuate the destruction of untouched forests. Global bioenergy use has risen significantly, but environmentalists warn that rising international demand and lax regulations will continue to accelerate deforestation.