When geothermal power threatens world heritage forests

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Legal approval enabling geothermal development in a protected World Heritage Site undermines biodiversity and indigenous rights. | The 2024 KSDAHE law's approval of geothermal development in a protected World Heritage Site prioritizes short-term renewable energy gains over long-term ecological and indigenous rights protections. While the shift toward clean energy aligns with climate goals, the irreversible harm to biodiversity and indigenous ecosystems outweighs these benefits, creating a net et