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The Indonesians facing El Nino’s fires have lessons to teach us (commentary)

In October 2006, I was supposed to be starting my dissertation research on tropical reforestation in Indonesia. Instead, I found myself in the forests of Tanjung Puting National Park in Central Kalimantan helping locals to fight fires with brooms, backpack pumps, and hoses connected to hand-dug water wells. It was an ‘all hands-on deck’ moment […]

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Bornean Rainbow Toad Ansonia latidisca Palm Oil Detectives

The Bornean Rainbow Toad, also known as the Sambas Stream Toad, is a vibrantly coloured amphibian native to the rainforests of Borneo. This elusive species was rediscovered in 2011 after being unseen since 1924. Endemic to the montane rainforests, these toads are nocturnal and arboreal, with long, spindly limbs and a bright, variegated dorsal skin. Their striking appearance and nocturnal habits make them a unique sight in their natural habitat. The primary threats to their survival include habit

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Storm's Stork Ciconia stormi Palm Oil Detectives

Storm’s Stork Ciconia stormi is the rarest and most elusive stork in Asia, palm oil is a threat boycott palm oil for them!

Malaysia shuts schools as haze from Indonesian fires chokes Southeast Asia

Kuala Lumpur's Air Pollutant Index says air quality at unhealthy levels amid smog from forest fires.

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Proboscis Monkey Nasalis larvatus Palm Oil Detectives

Proboscis Monkeys are known for their large noses and pot bellies. These arboreal monkeys of Borneo are great swimmers, help them when you boycott palm oil

Fires are burning underground across Indonesia as El Niño strengthens

Indonesia’s peatlands are drying out as El Niño strengthens, allowing fires to smolder underground and produce enormous amounts of hazardous smoke.

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How does Indonesia's palm oil industry fuel the climate crisis? Palm Oil Detectives

Booming global demand for the vegetable oil is spurring deforestation in Indonesia. Indonesia accounts for more than half of the global palm oil supply, the world’s most widely used vegetable oil that is found in everything from food to cosmetics to fuel. But environmentalists fear surging demand for the product may drive mass deforestation in Indonesia, home to the world’s third-largest tropical rainforest, and exacerbate the global climate crisis.

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Indonesia Announces End to “World’s Largest Deforestation Project” - Mighty Earth

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Indonesia’s wildfires put millions at risk as climate extremes intensify a growing human rights crisis

Extreme dry conditions have fuelled devastating wildfires in Indonesia, damaging people’s health, destroying livelihoods, and increasing modern slavery risks.

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The reef menders of Padang Bai

In this bustling port of Bali, Indonesia, a group of dedicated divers is rebuilding reefs one metal frame and piece of coral at a time.

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Mentawi Flying Squirrel Iomys sipora Palm Oil Detectives

Endemic to Indonesia's Mentawai Islands, these rare and beautiful gliding mammals are endangered due to deforestation. Boycott palm oil for their survival

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Quince Monitor Facts, Size, Diet and Habitat

Discover Quince monitor facts: this large, bright yellow lizard faces threats from the pet trade and habitat destruction for palm oil

Difesa, intesa tra Fincantieri e PT PAL Indonesia per ammodernare l’ex nave Garibaldi

La nave, che allo stato attuale ha il nome di “KRI SRIWIJAYA”, sarà utilizzata dalla Marina indonesiana nell’ambito di un ampio spettro di missioni, dalle operazioni di difesa e sicurezza marittima fino alle attività di assistenza umanitaria e gestione delle emergenze

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