BRIN to Soon Test Cassava Flour for Forest Fire Suppression
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is set to commence trials using cassava flour for forest fire (Karhutla) suppression. This initiative aims to develop novel firefighting techniques.
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