"Last summer's average temperature in Lapland, or northern Fennoscandia, was the highest in both direct observations which we have from the late 1800s onwards and so-called indirect tree ring observations, of which the longest time series extends to 2,000 years ago," Mika Rantanen, researcher at the Finnish Meteorological Institute, told AFP.
2 days agoChina is involved in constructing 7.7 gigawatts of new coal-fired power, mostly plants used to run nickel smelters in Indonesia, US think tank Global Energy Monitor said.
2 days agoThe vast expanses of the Indonesian archipelago are blessed with immense tourism potential, but the country has yet to unlock this potential to the fullest extent. This is due, in part, to a lack of effort in promotion, according to Sudamala Resorts CEO Ben Subrata.
2 days agoThe messages of Pope Francis and the example of Indonesia show the world and all people in it that different views and beliefs can promote harmony in diversity, so long as we all make an conscious effort to work together toward it.
7 months agoPope Francis’ visit brings attention to these pressing issues and calls for stronger environmental policies to protect Indonesia’s natural resources and the communities that depend on them.
7 months agoIndonesia needs a comprehensive strategy to reduce its reliance on imported LNG that strikes a balance between social, environmental and economic factors in achieving energy self-sufficiency, while contributing to global efforts to combat climate change.
7 months agoThis coming week, Indonesia prepares to welcome the second pope to ever visit the country since 1989, who brings with him a timely message of peace, justice and humanity amid democracy's ailing health across the globe.
7 months agoThe cloud-kissed forest is a birdwatcher's paradise home to some 600 bird species, like cotingas, with their vibrant patterns and unique features, and around 270 mammal species.
8 months agoFood companies must continue to innovate as public awareness grows about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle and consumer preferences evolve to prioritize healthy food choices.
8 months agoBank Maybank Indonesia has strengthened its commitment to environmental sustainability by launching two major initiatives as part of the Maybank Marathon 2024, a mangrove planting activity and the inauguration of an organic waste management facility. This year marks the 13th Maybank Marathon, scheduled for Aug. 25, with the start/finish at the Bali United Training Center, Gianyar, Bali. Maybank Indonesia remains committed to integrating sustainability principles into the Maybank Marathon.
8 months agoIndonesia is home to several species of crocodiles that regularly attack and kill humans.
8 months agoPlantations and Commodities Minister Johari Abdul Ghani also pledged to halt deforestation in Malaysia, saying 54 percent of the country was forested and that the level would not fall below 50 percent.
8 months agoMaga, a 74-year-old woman, raised concerns when she did not return home on Wednesday, prompting a search by relatives.
8 months agoA hydropower project reportedly requires 16 types of permits, including a consent statement from residents and an environmental impact analysis (Amdal), notorious for taking years to issue.
8 months agoPublic awareness campaigns highlighting the benefits of refillable cosmetics and sustainable practices can drive consumer demand for such products.
8 months agoThe 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.
8 months agoRelocating 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.
8 months agoPreserving inland fisheries is preserving our heritage; ensuring that our pursuit of livelihoods harmonizes with our natural legacy, fostering a future where both people and the environment thrive in balance.
8 months agoOpponents of deep sea mining suffered a serious setback Friday when they failed to take a first step toward an international moratorium on the controversial practice.
8 months agoThe ministry, however, said no permits would be issued anytime soon, saying it required several review processes and the selection needed to be done carefully.
9 months agoMuhammadiyah, 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.
9 months agoOne 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.
9 months agoIndonesia 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.
9 months agoSome Indonesian Muslims believe in sustainable mining, arguing that exploiting the environment can meet current needs without sacrificing those of future generations.
9 months agoThe TreeMap, a conservation start-up, used high-resolution imagery from several satellites and two decades of data from the long-running Landsat programme to map mines and related infrastructure and track deforestation.
9 months agoThe teachings of green Islam do not only stipulate provisions in the dimension of mahdah (worship) alone, but also provides answers to various issues that we face in this climate crisis.
9 months agoThe doctrine, among the most important principles in administrative law, arose from a 1984 Supreme Court ruling involving oil company Chevron. Conservatives and business interests had opposed it while liberals, favoring robust corporate regulation, championed it.
10 months agoThe 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."
10 months agoThe elephant is thought to roam primarily in Malaysia's Sabah and sometimes Indonesia's East Kalimantan.
10 months agoAside 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.
10 months agoMass-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.
10 months agoThe government would introduce a domestic market obligation (DMO) in the upcoming regulation.
10 months agoMany small and medium enterprises (SMEs) operate in remote regions with limited access to technology and understanding of the complex European Union regulations.
10 months ago