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Archipelago 1 week ago
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BNPB steps up cloud seeding as wildfires persist in South Papua
Data from the Forestry Ministry's SiPongi monitoring system showed that South Papua recorded 103 high-confidence hot spots on Monday afternoon, the highest number among Indonesian provinces that day. The province remains under a wildfire emergency status until Nov. 28, even as conditions improve in other fire-prone areas.
Archipelago 1 week ago
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Blazes engulf two landfills in Central and East Java
The continued reliance on open dumping has been linked to a series of environmental and safety incidents in recent years. At least 43 landfills across Indonesia experienced major fires between January and early October.
Opinion 3 weeks ago
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Analysis: Forest fires prove governance failures have gone too far
For nearly four months wildfires have ravaged Indonesia, exposing acute, systemic failures in government response and law enforcement. While the ongoing dry spell has exacerbated the crisis, suspected corporate land clearing by burning points to a deliberate, recurring practice that authorities have repeatedly failed to halt.
Archipelago 1 month ago
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Massive fires hit three landfills across the country as dry season intensifies
At least 43 landfills across Indonesia have been hit by major fires this year, highlighting the environmental and safety risks associated with the country’s continued reliance on open dumping.
Environment 1 month ago
Expert: Indonesia needs fire risk maps, food project reevaluation amidst Merauke wildfires
Data from MapBiomas showed that areas with the most extensive fire damage are distributed across various food production hubs and agricultural regions, with Merauke in South Papua topping the list at the regency level.
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