The Sumatran rainforest will mostly disappear within 20 years
In only a few years, logging and agribusiness have cut Indonesia’s vast rainforest by half. The government has renewed a moratorium on deforestation but it may already be too late for the endangered animals – and for the people whose lives lie in ruin
Many Bali Businesses and Hotels Refuse to Connect to Central Waste Water Treatment System
The Denpasar Sewerage Development Project (DSDP), established at substantial public expense, is meeting resistance from local business who prefer to pump their wastewater into local ditches, septic tanks and the ocean rather than be burdened with the cost of a monthly sewerage bill.
Indonesia’s tropical forests set to benefit from further clearing ban
A ban on the clearing of tropical forests in Indonesia is on the verge of being extended in a historic deal that could protect some of the world’s most threatened habitats.
Save 1.2 Million Hectares of Aceh Rainforest
Aceh is preparing to open over 1.2 million hectares of protected forest for the development of mines, plantations, roads, logging and palm oil expansion.
Victoria storm not affects Indonesian waters
The Tanjung Perak chapter of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) for Maritime in Surabaya, East Java, said that the Victoria storm did not affect Indonesia because of its distant location.
Man Bites Shark
Inspired by recent data on shark deaths, two data visualization heavyweights have created a stunning infographic to put the numbers in perspective.
Bali urged to ban shark fishing & build sanctuary
The Bali administration should strongly consider implementing a regulation to create a shark sanctuary in Bali and outlaw the capture or killing of sharks in the island’s waters.
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo to help protect Bali mangroves
Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to become an ambassador for Artha Graha Peduli’s mangrove conservation efforts in Bali, the foundation said in a statement on Monday.
Beached sperm whale dies after eating large amounts of plastic
A 4.5 tonne sperm whale that washed ashore in southern Spain died from ingesting large amounts of plastic sheets used in greenhouses on farms in the region, a scientist said Thursday.
Strong Whirlwinds Damage Wide Areas Across Bali
Strong whirlwinds – known locally an “angin putting beliung” caused damage in several areas of Bali on Monday, February 25, 2013.