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Bali “plastic-free”: tightens regulations by 2027.

Bali plastic-free by 2027? The question arises from the recent regulations that the most touristy island in Indonesia imposed with the goal of "eliminating" these waste within two years. The city faces a serious environmental problem due to plastic pollution...

Indonesia pushes forward with a mega agricultural project that could lead to massive deforestation.

Indonesia has launched a **large-scale project** for the cultivation of **rice and sugarcane** in the region of **Papua**, located in the eastern part of the archipelago. Environmental advocates warn that this initiative could become **the world's largest deforestation project**. It...

A megaproject aims to accelerate the energy transition but would cause environmental harm.

Indonesia has become the center of environmental controversy due to a megaproject aimed at accelerating the energy transition. The country plans to move forward with the largest deforestation in the world. Deforestation is one of the major issues the planet...

Alarming: Increase in Deforestation in Indonesia in 2024

Deforestation is a concern in Indonesia, as during 2024 the Asian country experienced a significant increase in logging and clearing, according to a report published days ago by the Auriga Nusantara NGO, based on satellite images and fieldwork. According to...

Operation in Indonesia: Over one ton of pangolin scales seized en route to China

Authorities in Indonesia reported on Tuesday that they thwarted a plot to traffic over a ton of endangered pangolin scales, valued at over a million dollars. The 1.2 tons of scales, valued at 1.3 million dollars, were found on November...

Indonesia launches campaign to ban dog and cat meat trade and combat animal abuse

The coalition Dog Meat Free Indonesia (DMFI) has presented three legislative proposals to the House of Representatives to ban the trade of dog and cat meat in the country. If approved, these laws would establish specific standards to protect these...

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China transforms its roofs into power plants in record time

China has made significant and highly visible progress in terms of energy transition. They are transforming their rooftops into...