How the humble coconut is starting to fuel parts of Papua New Guinea | Pacific islands

Pacific islandsCoconut biodiesel offers a cheaper alternative to fuel imports and scientists in the Pacific country are looking at how to use it more widelyBethanie HarrimanOn Karkar island in Papua New Guinea, hundreds of coconut trees stand tall, stretching far into the distance.Decades ago, the fruit was a lucrative export but over the years it has become less prized on international markets. Now, the small island off the north coast of the country, is putting coconuts to another use.The…
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Source: https://amp.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/may/10/png-coconut-tree-oil-copra-biodiesel