A Turkish court has canceled environmental approval for two new units at the Afşin-Elbistan A coal plant after finding the assessment failed to adequately examine risks to public health, farmland, water resources and ecosystems. The ruling requires stronger environmental review before major projects move forward.
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Turkish court halts coal plant expansion over health concerns

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A Turkish court has canceled environmental approval for two new units at the Afşin-Elbistan A coal plant after finding the assessment failed to adequately examine risks to public health, farmland, water resources and ecosystems. The ruling requires stronger environmental review before major projects move forward.

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