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WORLDJul 27 · 01:00 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROITNiniek Karmini And Andi Jatmiko, Associated Press

As Indonesia cuts methane emissions, life atop a mountain of garbage begins to change

Indonesia plans to transition its largest landfill, Bantargebang, from open dumping to a controlled system to reduce methane emissions, impacting waste pickers like Nur Wencih who rely on the site. The government aims to shut down 343 open-dumping sites nationwide, promoting waste separation and sanitary landfill practices to curb global warming.

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Nur WencihpersonBantargebang landfillplaceJakartaplaceDudi Gardesi AsikinpersonJakarta’s Environment AgencyorganizationAntónio Guterrespersonmethane emissionstopicIndonesiaplace
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