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Biodiversity Affected by Baghjan Disaster Will Take a Decade to Recover: Report

07/07/2021 11:41 PM | Click to read full article

Ecosystems damaged in the 2020 Baghjan oil and gas leak fire in Assam, which took over five months to douse, might take at least a decade to recover 70-80% of their original form, according to a report.

The analysis also spelt out ecological restoration recommendations and budget to draw down carbon by managing trees.

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