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Environment

Decade-long study reveals whale shark Indonesia hotspots

The research published Thursday fills in critical gaps in knowledge about the endangered species, and builds the case for increased protection of the Indonesian bays that the species flocks to, scientists said.

22 hours ago
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‘Bukan Tentang Sampah’: Why waste never goes away

Jakarta produces 8,000 tonnes of waste daily, an exhibition at Erasmus Huis turns that crisis into a call for collective action and rethinking value. ...

2 weeks ago
Environment

Emperor penguins listed as endangered species: IUCN

The emperor penguin has been declared an endangered species as climate change pushes the icon of Antarctica a step closer to extinction, the global authority on threatened wildlife announced Thursday. ...

3 weeks ago

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Community premium

Decaying Congo tin mining town finds new hope in lithium

A large deposit of lithium -- the metal used to make rechargeable batteries in phones and electric cars -- has been found in the remains of the former mining town of Manono.

4 years ago
Environment

UN to take first step towards 'historic' plastic treaty

The United Nations is to launch formal negotiations on Wednesday for a global treaty to address a plastic trash "epidemic" that supporters say is a historic moment for the planet.

4 years ago
Academia

Working together toward a higher calling

Any form of demonstration by citizens in which NGOs participate, be it against flawed public policies or projects having severe environmental or social impact, is commonly sanctioned as fomenting social unrest.

4 years ago
Society

Useless for us': New Indonesian capital excludes indigenous, poor

Now, she faces an even bigger threat: the relocation of Indonesia's capital from Jakarta to a site in East Kalimantan, which would devastate small businesses like Maesaroh's that depend on government offices and other firms in Jakarta.

4 years ago
Archipelago premium

Police to run ballistics tests following death of mining protester

The police forensics laboratory team in Makassar, South Sulawesi, were due to start ballistic tests on Wednesday after a protester demonstrating against a mining operation in Parigi Moutong regency died of gunshot wounds in the early hours of Sunday morning.

4 years ago
Archipelago premium

Rights, indigenous groups condemn death of Central Sulawesi mining protester

Civil rights and indigenous groups have condemned the police use of force against protesters of a mining operation in Parigi Moutong regency, Central Sulawesi, that led to the death of a protester early Sunday.

4 years ago
Environment premium

Young labels make sustainable fashion headway at NY Fashion Week

Two years after losing her job in fashion due to the pandemic, Emma Gage founded Melke, which debuted at this season's New York Fashion Week with an emphasis on sustainability.

4 years ago
Culture

Everyday x Melati Wijsen: the twists and turns of sustainable fashion in Indonesia

Clothing brand Everyday joins forces with sociopreneur Melati Wijsen to create an eco-conscious collection amid a fashion industry in flux

4 years ago
Archipelago premium

Police slammed for ‘repressive’ arrest of Wadas villagers

The police operation that led to the arrest of dozens of residents of Wadas village in Purworejo, Central Java, on Tuesday has been widely condemned.

4 years ago
Art & Culture

Artist channels 'nature's fury' against environmental destruction, broken promises

Bandung-born artist Arahmaiani is known for using her art and activism to fight for the environment, as well as in helping local communities to apply traditional methods and wisdoms to develop sustainable farms.

4 years ago
Academia premium

The pandemic, G20 and sustainable investment

The pandemic's silver lining for finance is increased demand for sustainable investment and drive toward the green transition as a means for economies around the world to recover stronger.

4 years ago
Environment

Repsol says Peru oil spill will be cleaned up in March

Spanish energy giant Repsol vowed to finish by March cleaning up a devastating oil spill that has polluted beaches and killed wildlife.

4 years ago
Environment

Mexican kayaker on mission to clean up floating gardens

As dawn breaks over Mexico City's floating gardens, Omar Menchaca paddles his kayak through a maze of canals collecting garbage left by visitors.

4 years ago
Academia

Nature: An untapped resource in the fight against climate change

Investments in nature play an important role in reaching net zero, but they cannot negate the need to decarbonize.

4 years ago
Archipelago

Aceh court jails poachers over killing of 5 Sumatran elephants

Rampant deforestation has reduced the elephants' habitat and brought them into increasing conflict with humans, while their ivory tusks are prized in the illegal wildlife trade.

4 years ago
Asia & Pacific

Morrison promises $700 million more to protect Great Barrier Reef

The reef, one of Australia's best-known natural attractions but under threat from global warming, has been a lightning rod for criticism of the ruling conservative coalition's support for fossil fuels.

4 years ago
Asia & Pacific

Thailand rushes to contain oil spill after undersea leak

The kingdom's Pollution Control Department has warned that the spill in the Gulf of Thailand, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) off the coast of Rayong province, could threaten a national park in nearby Ko Samet island.

4 years ago
Environment

Dozens of Indian turtles die in suspected poisoning

Deliberate poisoning is likely to blame for the death of dozens of turtles at a lake near Mumbai, Indian wildlife experts said Sunday.

4 years ago
Environment

Peru races to save birds threatened by oil spill

A Lima zoo is racing to save dozens of seabirds, including protected penguins, after 6,000 barrels of crude oil spilled off Peru's coast.

4 years ago
Environment premium

Oil spill tars Peruvian seaside towns, leaves fishermen jobless

Thousands of barrels of crude oil that were spilled off Peru's central coast have taken a grim toll on the country's environment and economy.

4 years ago
Environment

Rare twin baby elephants born in Kenya

An elephant in Kenya has given birth to twins, an extremely rare event, conservationists said Thursday.

4 years ago
Academia premium

Gender equality in Indonesia: The rising tide that lifts all boats

Women won a major victory with the passing of the Elimination of Domestic Violence Law in 2004. The backlash occurred very quickly with the passing of the Pornography Law in 2008, pushed by the Islamist parties.

4 years ago
Regulations

Big brands call for global pact to cut plastic production

International brands including Coca Cola and PepsiCo called on Monday for a global pact to combat plastic pollution that includes cuts in plastic production, a key growth area for the oil industry.

4 years ago
Editorial

Poor mining oversight

The combination of inadequate institutional capacity, greed and corruption resulted in the issuance of thousands of overlapping mining concessions.

4 years ago
Environment

Turkmenistan plans to close its 'Gateway to Hell'

Turkmenistan's "Hell" pit has been ablaze since 1971 and previous attempts to put it out have been unsuccessful. 

4 years ago
Environment

Sri Lanka bows to Chinese pressure over fertiliser

Sri Lanka paid a Chinese company $6.8 million despite rejecting its shipment of organic fertiliser as substandard.

4 years ago
Asia & Pacific

Beijing's smog woes cast pall over 'green' Winter Olympics

The city declared a "war on pollution" after winning the Olympics bid in 2015, shutting down dozens of coal plants and relocating heavy industries in order to shed its status as one of the world's most polluted cities.  

4 years ago
Environment

Jaguar released in Argentina to help endangered species

A jaguar named Jatobazinho was released into a national park in Argentina Friday as part of a program to boost the numbers of this endangered species.

4 years ago
Environment

India saw record 126 tiger deaths in 2021

India's tiger conservation body said 126 of the endangered big cats died in 2021, the most since it began compiling data a decade ago.

4 years ago
Asia & Pacific premium

Indonesia, South Korea should work together on climate issues, expert says

There are plenty of opportunities for Indonesia and South Korea to work together in the green sector, including sharing greenhouse gas emissions reductions.

4 years ago
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