Three people suffered burns from the explosion of a well in the area of oil and gas field Sukowati, Ngampel Village, Kapas Sub-district, Bojonegoro District, Tuesday morning, May 27, 2014. Joint Operating Body Pertamina-Petrochina East Java (JOB-PPEJ) dispatched an investigation team to determine the cause of the explosion of the wells located in the eastern […]
Category: Kalimantan
80% of Disasters in Indonesia Due to Climate Change
The last three decades, disasters that happened in Indonesia linked to climate change. The ministry of Environment urged that climate change adaptation step synergized with efforts to reduce disaster risk. Thus, said Arief Yuwono, Deputy for environmental damage and climate change control in coordination meeting of the climate change adaptation program in JW Marriott Hotel […]
Less, Pro-Environmental Presidential Candidate
Presidential election of the Republic of Indonesia will be implemented shortly, in July, 9, 2014. Two couples presidential candidate and vice presidential candidate left now, Joko Widodo-Jusuf Kalla and Prabowo Subianto-Hatta Rajasa, their commitment to the environment in Indonesia is questionable. Greenpeace Indonesia hasn’t seen any 100% commitment from both to the Indonesia environment. Meanwhile, […]
Honey Bear Often Killed by Mining Workers in Pidie
The existence of a gold mining company PT. East Asia Minerals in forest areas of Geumpang, Pidie district, Aceh, considered dangerous to protected wildlife. The workers of the company allegedly often kill bears that get into the mining sites. [Read full text on Atjeh Link]
Microorganism, Stepchild of Biodiversity
“If we slash the tree once, how much of microorganism is missing?” The question asked by Dr. Drs. Wibowo Mangunwardoyo, senior researcher of microbiology at University of Indonesia, while mentioning how many of microorganism will disappear because of environmental damage. “For example on one tree there are 60 species, we could lose all its potential. […]
AMAN Encourages the Ratification of Indigenous People Bill
After adopted by the House of Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat – DPR) in April 2013, indigenous people feel there’s no significant progress on the bill about the Recognition and Protection of Indigenous People’s Rights (Perlindungan Hak Masyarakak Adat – RUU PPHMHA). To encourage understanding matter and collects things that can be done regarding this bill, […]
MoE: Eight Provinces Prepared To Prevent El Nino
El Nino, the temperatures rise phenomenon in Pacific Ocean, estimated approached Indonesia by the middle of this year. BMKG predicts, El Nino will hit between July and September with a chance of weak to medium intensity, but the chance of high intensity also possible. Haris Gunawan, Disaster Study Centre of Riau University mentioned that more […]
MIFEE Program, Forest will be Cleared in Large Scale
Most areas of Merauke was used for Integrated Food Program acreage And Energy Estate (MIFEE). Forest area in the region will be cleared in order to be used as a large-scale plantation and agriculture. Data from the Investment Development Agency of Merauke District shows that there are currently 35 companies are actively proceeding, whereas the […]
Hydropower Construction Plan in Sentani Lake Papua
Construction of Hydroelectric Power Plant (HEPP) will be conducted in Lake Sentani, Jayapura regency, Papua next year. In addition to Lake Sentani, investors are also eyeing the mining excavation C in East Sentani and stone mining areas for renewable energy Unurumguai. [Read full text on Tabloid Jubi]
Water Pollution in Rancaekek West Java Exceeds the Capacity
Rancaekek district in West Java, experienced a water pollution that already exceeds the capacity of Cikijing river which headwaters is in Sumedang and its downstream in Bandung regency, since the development of the textile industry. Locals complained contamination occurred in 4 villages, namely village Jelegong, Bojongloa, Linggar and Sukamulya, District Rancaekek, which is thought to […]