Environment Beneath the Smokescreen: Accountability, Peatlands, and the Hollow Politics of Indonesia’s Forest Fires October 13, 2026 rifanmuazin By Environmental Reporting Desk As toxic haze blankets vast swathes of Kalimantan and Sumatera, choking human settlements and wildlife alike, a familiar and bitter ritual is playing out across Indonesia.…
Environment Legal Battle Erupts Over Flores "Geothermal Island" Designation: Archdiocese of Ende Challenges Ministry of ESDM at the Supreme Court October 13, 2026 Ali Ikhwan JAKARTA — The legal and environmental battle over Indonesia’s green energy transition has reached a critical juncture. The Archdiocese of Ende, spearheaded by its Commission for Justice, Peace, and Integrity,…
Environment The High Cost of Cold: How Mentawai’s Fishermen Struggle Against Spoilage Amid Broken Supply Chains October 13, 2026 Nana By: Environmental and Fisheries Desk Published in Partnership with Environmental Reporting Initiatives Main Facts: The Crisis of the Cold Chain in Sinaka In the remote coastal hamlet of Sinaka, nestled…
Environment Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) Seals 1,048 Tons of Misappropriated Imported Shrimp in East Java, Sparking National Governance Scrutiny October 13, 2026 Iffa Jayyana Jakarta, Indonesia — In a major crackdown on illegal trade practices within the fisheries sector, Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has successfully intercepted and sealed 1,048 tons…
Environment Unlocking the Mysteries of the Melon-Headed Whale: The Ocean’s Elusive Cetacean in Indonesian Waters October 13, 2026 Dwi Wanna JAKARTA — Beneath the azure expanse of Indonesia’s deep-water tropical seas lies a world of profound mystery. Among its most enigmatic inhabitants is the melon-headed whale (Peponocephala electra). Despite its…
Environment Beyond the Sunbath: Unraveling the Surprising Ground-Level Behavior of Sulawesi’s Celebes Black-Tailed Ratsnake October 13, 2026 Azzam Bilal Chamdy MOROWALI, CENTRAL SULAWESI — In the scorching heat of mid-morning at approximately 09:00 WITA, a routine biodiversity survey in the lush landscapes of Morowali, Central Sulawesi, yielded an unexpected and…
Environment Indonesia’s Malaria Crisis: Record-Breaking Surge and the Looming Threat of Climate-Driven Vector-Borne Diseases October 13, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati JAKARTA — Indonesia is facing an unprecedented public health emergency as vector-borne diseases surge across the archipelago. Driven by a volatile combination of extreme weather patterns, rapid urbanization, and shifting…
Health The Myth of Catch-Up Sleep: Why Weekend "Revenge Sleeping" Harms Your Health More Than It Helps October 10, 2026 Iffa Jayyana JAKARTA — For millions of urban professionals trapped in high-stress work environments, the five-day workweek often feels like a relentless endurance test. With demanding workloads, long commutes, and late-night digital…
Environment Shadows on the Water: The Hidden Human and Environmental Costs of the Gajah Mungkur Floating Solar Project October 9, 2026 Sagoh WONOGIRI, CENTRAL JAVA — For over three decades, the vast expanse of the Gajah Mungkur Reservoir in Wonogiri regency has been the lifeblood of Joko Suharyo. Every morning, the veteran…
Environment Secrets of the Canopy: How Young Orangutans Master Survival and Social Skills in the Wild October 9, 2026 Muslim By Environmental Science Desk In the dense, humid rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo, an infant Sumatran orangutan (Pongo abelii) clings tightly to a high branch, its wide, inquisitive eyes fixed…
