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Thermal Power Stations Spark Debate in South Korea

YEONGCHEON, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – Construction projects for thermal power stations in South Korea, which generate energy by burning wood waste, have been met with strong opposition from local government officials and residents over fears of possible air pollution. South Korean energy companies’continuous efforts to build a new thermal power station are being thwarted by [...]

Proposal for New Thermal Power Station Under Fire Over Potential Pollution

GUMI, NORTH GYEONGSANG, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean energy company Gumi Green Energy’s plan to build a new thermal power station in Gumi by 2020 is facing criticism from environmental groups, local government officials and residents at a time when air pollution is one of the biggest challenges facing the country. The energy [...]