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#Soil & chemicals

Every Pollution story tagged Soil & chemicals.

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Soil & chemicals

Indonesia’s Petrochemical Expansion Tests Climate Commitments

Indonesia’s growing petrochemical industry, boosted by a USD 6 billion China-backed refinery project, raises concerns about rising emissions and fossil fuel dependence. While the government touts economic benefits, experts warn of decarbonisation challenges and the risk of outdated technologies being introduced.

Dialogue Earth, formerly China Dialogue and The Third Pole19 August 2026
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Pollution and Uncertainty in Brazil's Steel City

Volta Redonda, a city in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro state, is plagued by pollution from the country's largest steelmaker, CSN. Residents and environmental groups are calling for action to address the issue, but the company claims it is taking steps to mitigate the damage.

Dialogue Earth, formerly China Dialogue and The Third Pole18 August 2026
A white-crested kalij pheasant stands on a moss-covered rock in a misty forest, its iridescent plumage catching the early...
Soil & chemicals

Himalayan Pheasants Face Mounting Human Pressure

A study on the white-crested kalij pheasant in the northwestern Himalayas has identified habitat degradation, hunting, and human disturbance as major threats to the species. The findings serve as an early warning to conserve the region's forests and other rarer pheasant species.

Mongabay India17 August 2026