UNESCO Urges India, Bangladesh To Relocate Rampal Power Project Which Could Pose A Serious Threat To Sundarbans
Sundarbans in Bangladesh is part of the world¡¯s largest mangrove forests, home to the famous Bengal
UN¡¯s culture and science agency UNESCO has once again appealed India and Bangladesh to relocate the Rampal Power Station, a proposed joint coal power project between the two countries.
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This is because the 1,320 megawatt super thermal power plant is located just 65 kilometers from the Sundarbans, a World Heritage property, and poses a serious threat to the site.
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¡°The Sundarbans in Bangladesh is part of the world¡¯s largest mangrove forests, home to the famous Bengal Tiger and a hotspot for dolphins, turtles, and birds. Millions of people depend on this labyrinth of tidal rivers for food, homes, and flood protection,¡± the UNESCO statement read.
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UNESCO identified ¡°pollution from coal ash by air, pollution from wastewater and waste ash, increased shipping and dredging, and the cumulative impact of industrial and related development infrastructure¡± as four key concerns related to the plant¡¯s construction.
¡°It is recommended that the Rampal power plant project is cancelled and relocated to a more suitable location where it would not impact negatively on the Sundarbans Reserve forest and the property.¡± the report said.
