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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Dnica Coto

Environmentalists sue Puerto Rican government over location of renewable energy projects

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Activists and environmental groups including the Sierra Club sued Puerto Rico’s government Monday over the planned location of dozens of renewable energy projects meant to ease the U.S. territory’s power woes.

The lawsuit claims the projects would be built on lands that are ecologically sensitive and of high agricultural value, a violation of local laws.

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