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This handout photo obtained on July 25, 2025, courtesy of Re:wild shows a Barbados threadsnake in March 2025. A snake so small it could be mistaken for a worm has been spotted in Barbados, nearly two decades after it was thought to have been “lost“ to science. The Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae) was found hiding under a rock in central Barbados during an ecological survey in March 2025 by the Barbados Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification and Re:wild, a conservation group.
This handout photo obtained on July 25, 2025, courtesy of Re:wild shows a Barbados threadsnake in March 2025. A snake so small it could be mistaken for a worm has been spotted in Barbados, nearly two decades after it was thought to have been “lost“ to science. The Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae) was found hiding under a rock in central Barbados during an ecological survey in March 2025 by the Barbados Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification and Re:wild, a conservation group.
Environment

World's smallest snake makes big comeback

A snake so small it could be mistaken for a worm has been spotted in Barbados, nearly two decades after it was thought to have been "lost" to science.

3 weeks ago
Environment

World's major courts take growing role in climate fight

Almost 3,000 climate cases have been filed up to the end of 2024, in nearly 60 countries, according to the Grantham Research Institute, using data compiled by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law.

4 weeks ago
Environment

Start-up captures coolants to stop global warming

Recoolit began working in Indonesia in 2021 to tackle what it considers an often-overlooked contributor to climate change: refrigerants.

1 month ago

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Embracing sustainable cosmetics industry in Indonesia

Public awareness campaigns highlighting the benefits of refillable cosmetics and sustainable practices can drive consumer demand for such products.

1 year ago
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The environmental and social risks of the Papua sugarcane megaproject

The government's massive, 2 million-hectare sugarcane plantation must adopt and implement an integrated approach to sustainability that considers environmental and indigenous rights as well as adheres to international standards while involving the Papuan people, both from the get-go and at each stage of the project.

1 year ago
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Will Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara gain ground?

Relocating the nation's capital to Nusantara requires a holistic approach across the economic, political and social ecosystems that involves both domestic oversight and international resources, but it can be done.

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Academia

Sustaining Indonesia’s inland fisheries for future generations

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Regulations

Deep sea mining opponents suffer major setback

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1 year ago
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66 miners interested in sea sand exports: Ministry

The ministry, however, said no permits would be issued anytime soon, saying it required several review processes and the selection needed to be done carefully.

1 year ago
Politics premium

Muhammadiyah welcomes mining permit policy, sparking grassroots backlash

Muhammadiyah, a major Muslim group known for its environmentalist stances, is facing a backlash from grassroots members and activists for welcoming a government policy that allows religious organizations to manage state-owned mines.

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Asia & Pacific

Philippines races to contain spill after oil tanker capsizes off Manila

One crew member of the MT Terra Nova was killed when the tanker capsized in Manila Bay, nearly seven kilometres (4.3 miles) off Limay municipality in Bataan province, as it sailed to the central city of Iloilo.

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Economy

Indonesia and US seal $35 million coral reef debt swap

Indonesia will commit to reef restoration while local non-profit groups will use conservation fund money to support projects that directly benefit reef ecosystems as well as sustainable livelihoods for those that rely on them.

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The rise of Islamic environmentalism and neoliberalism

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Society

Satellite images show deforestation toll of mining in Indonesia

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Green Islam's light in the darkness of climate crisis

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Regulations

What is Chevron deference and why did the US Supreme Court overturn it?

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1 year ago
Regulations

US Supreme Court curbs federal agency powers, overturning 1984 precedent

The precedent the court overturned arose from a ruling involving oil company Chevron that had called for judges to defer to reasonable federal agency interpretations of US laws deemed to be ambiguous. This doctrine, long opposed by conservatives and business interests, was called "Chevron deference."

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Environment

First assessment finds Borneo elephant is endangered

The elephant is thought to roam primarily in Malaysia's Sabah and sometimes Indonesia's East Kalimantan.

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Jakarta

Jakarta to install more air quality stations to manage pollution

Aside from expanding the number of air quality monitoring stations, the city's environment agency has urged Jakartans to do their bit by using public transportation, avoiding open waste burning and making other environmentally conscious efforts to reduce the air pollution that has been choking Jakarta for months.

1 year ago
Academia premium

The lure of IUPs a challenge for faith-based green movement

Mass-membership religious groups have failed to challenge the state's development agenda, which still relies on the extraction of natural resources, fossil fuels and deforestation, thereby accelerating the climate crisis in Indonesia.

1 year ago
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Govt to prioritize local giant sea wall in upcoming sea sand export rule

The government would introduce a domestic market obligation (DMO) in the upcoming regulation.

1 year ago
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Why Indonesia's objection to EUDR has received global support

Many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operate in remote regions with limited access to technology and understanding of the complex European Union regulations.

1 year ago
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Is it time for MPR to amend the 1945 Constitution?

Any amendment should aim to achieve robust constitutional order and election governance with integrity by expediting political party reforms and oversight of political party finances.

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West Java administration expands Citarum river cleanup campaign

The West Java administration is expanding its cleanup operation of the Citarum River, known as one of the dirtiest rivers in the region.

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Sustainable and just transition a must in ASEAN climate action

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Jokowi’s dangerous gamble with mining licenses: A recipe for disaster

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The ASEAN way of protecting environmental rights

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1 year ago
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'All eyes on Papua' movement gains momentum online

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1 year ago
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