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We will move the following business and economics stories: + IMF, World Bank begin push to swap debt for green projects + China's plans for Himalayan super dam stoke fears in India + 'Green paradise' brings hydroponics to Libyan desert + Lebanon economic crisis 'even worse than the civil war' IMF-WorldBank-economy-environment,FOCUS WASHINGTON The idea of forgiving debt held by poor countries in exchange for "green" investments gain ground this week during the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank, with concrete proposals expected in time for a global climate summit this fall. 650 words by Delphine Touitou China-environment-politics-Tibet-India,FOCUS BEIJING China is planning a mega dam in Tibet able to produce triple the electricity generated by the Three Gorges -- the world's largest power station -- stoking fears among environmentalists and in neighbouring India. 600 words by Patrick Baert with Bhuvan Bagga in New Delhi. Graphic. Picture Libya-agriculture-hydroponics,FOCUS TRIPOLI Under a yellow tarpaulin stretched over an arched metal frame, Siraj Bechiya and his partner inspect their hydroponically-grown lettuce, pioneers of the method in mostly-desert Libya where conventional agriculture struggles. 550 words by Jihad Dorgham. Picture. Video Lebanon-economy-crisis-history,FOCUS BEIRUT During the civil war that ended more than 30 years ago Abla Barotta survived shelling and clashes, but she now fears a "slow death" from Lebanon's worst economic crisis in decades. 700 words by Layal Abou Rahal. Picture. Video afp
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2021-04-11
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