energy

Japan will introduce gasoline subsidies as national average retail prices exceed ¥190 per liter amid record highs.

February 26, 2026 Reported by AI

An opinion piece in Folha de S.Paulo criticizes the defense of burning solid waste for energy generation, known as Waste-to-Energy (WtE), and claims of foreign conspiracy against opponents. The authors highlight high costs, risks to recycling, and the need for transparent debate. They respond to a previous article accusing NGOs of fake news funded by international entities.