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New islands appear after Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
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New islands appear after Anak Krakatau volcano erupts
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Whirlwind kills one, injures three in North Sumatra
Archipelago 1 day ago

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Whirlwind kills one, injures three in North Sumatra

The incidents occurred over two consecutive days on Tuesday and Wednesday, damaging six houses and forcing 26 residents to evacuate after their homes were inundated by almost 1 meter.
River flows were among driest in decades in 2025, UN says
Europe 2 weeks ago

River flows were among driest in decades in 2025, UN says

Rivers worldwide experienced one of their driest years in decades in 2025, the UN World Meteorological Organization said on Thursday, reflecting declining water storage across the Earth's surface and raising concerns about future supplies.
Rivers dry up, water crisis worsens as El Niño intensifies
Archipelago 3 weeks ago

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Rivers dry up, water crisis worsens as El Niño intensifies

In Central Kalimantan, prolonged drought has dried up parts of the Barito River, one of the longest and largest rivers in the Kalimantan region, bringing river transportation to a standstill.
Rhine water level falls to new lows, halting sailings at chokepoint
Europe 1 month ago

Rhine water level falls to new lows, halting sailings at chokepoint

German companies report growing disruption from Rhine water levels that have hit a series of record lows.
Danube water levels reach lowest in 30 years
Europe 2 months ago

Danube water levels reach lowest in 30 years

Waterways across Europe have been affected by prolonged heatwaves and drought this year and the average peak temperature across Western Europe on Monday was forecast to be 26.2 degrees Celsius, 2.7 degrees above the normal high for July 20, the Reuters Climate Monitor shows.
Culling pests, cleaning rivers
Editorial 5 months ago

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Culling pests, cleaning rivers

As Jakarta ramps up its war on janitor fish, the real enemy isn't the invasive pests, but the decades of systemic pollution that allow them to thrive.
Bali trash issues raise concerns after landfill closure
Archipelago 5 months ago

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Bali trash issues raise concerns after landfill closure

Residents are forced to burn and throw their garbage to rivers after the 32-hectare Suwung landfill limits garbage collection ahead of its Aug. 1 closure.
Jakarta declares war on janitor fish as population explodes
Jakarta 5 months ago

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Jakarta declares war on janitor fish as population explodes

The fish, locally known as ‘ikan sapu-sapu’, survive better in polluted waters compared to other fish, making them a dominant species in heavily contaminated rivers across Jakarta.
The net-zero fantasy: Renewables alone won't save Indonesia
Academia 5 months ago

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The net-zero fantasy: Renewables alone won't save Indonesia

Indonesia’s path to a net-zero society is being choked by more than just carbon emissions; it is drowning in a sea of plastic and a lack of local infrastructure. While President Prabowo pivots toward renewables, true sustainability will remain a fantasy until the political will at the top translates into accountability for the polluters on the ground.
Java’s freshwater surprise comes with risk
Academia 7 months ago

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Java’s freshwater surprise comes with risk

Conservation of freshwater biodiversity must be integrated with ongoing watershed rehabilitation and restoration efforts to ensure river health in key basins across Java.

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