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Hazelwood Food and Drink Bloomington: A Modern Culinary Experience Rooted in Tradition

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Located in the heart of Bloomington, Indiana, **Hazelwood Food and Drink** offers a fresh and vibrant take on local dining, blending the region’s culinary traditions with modern flavors. This beloved restaurant, bar, and gathering spot has quickly become a staple of the Bloomington dining scene. Known for its commitment to high-quality ingredients, friendly atmosphere, and innovative menu, Hazelwood Food and Drink is more than just a place to eat—it's an experience. The Origins of Hazelwood Food and Drink Hazelwood Food and Drink was founded with a singular mission: to provide a comfortable yet elevated dining experience that reflects the spirit of Bloomington. The restaurant’s name, "Hazelwood," is a nod to the region’s natural beauty, evoking images of the surrounding woodlands, rich soil, and lush landscapes that provide the fresh, seasonal ingredients the restaurant uses in its menu. Bloomington, known for its vibrant arts community, eclectic college-town atmosphere,

widespread deforestation in Indonesia due to a foreign-backed nickel hub - report

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 widespread deforestation in Indonesia due to a foreign-backed nickel hub - report 18 January 2024, 10:49 A.M.                                                                   Source reuters.com January 18, Jakarta (Reuters) - According to a research by a non-governmental organisation, mining activity at a nickel industrial park associated with mostly Chinese corporations has led to widespread deforestation in Indonesia. As Indonesia, which has the greatest reserves of nickel ore in the world, looks to increase the value of the mineral by drawing investment into its processing and the production of batteries for electric vehicles, the paper raises additional concerns about the ecological harm caused by the nickel sector. A production target of about 600,000 electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030 has also been set by the nation; this is more than 100 times the number of EVs sold in Indonesia in the first half of 2023. The Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP), one of the nation's majo