Detty Revolyatuti (63) still feels pain in the middle of her stomach. It has been four months since she underwent surgery at a hospital in North Jakarta. This woman, born in Banjarmasin, was diagnosed with an umbilical hernia in July 2022. This condition occurs when part of the intestine protrudes through a hole in the […]
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Managing household waste with eco-enzyme
The Nagari Talang Babungo community in Solok Regency, West Sumatra, is learning to manage household waste with eco-enzymes.
WALHI urges students in Papua to campaign for the environment
WALHI underlines the critical role of students in protecting nature and the environment against threats and harms of investment in Papua.
Measuring the efficacy of RDF in tackling Jakarta’s waste issues
Waste continues to pile up in the capital while authorities debate between incinerator or refuse-derived fuel technology to tackle the problem.
Batik makers face more uncertainty as tidal floods persist in Pekalongan
Pekalongan will lose 5,271 hectares by 2035. The batik industry is already feeling the pinch of sea level rise. Industry players share their stories.
Robust research into air pollution’s impact on women is needed
To learn how air pollution is specifically affecting women and other vulnerable groups, more Indonesia-based research is needed, experts say.
Jakarta’s effort to boost participation in vehicle emissions test [2]
Joint effort with the police department is key to conducting emissions tests effectively in Jakarta and its surrounding areas, expert say.
Jakarta’s shift to EV: When will residents make the change?
Jakarta rides the EV wave to curb air pollution and help achieve its emissions target. But what does it take for residents to make the switch?
Jakarta’s effort to boost participation in vehicle emissions test [1]
A Jakarta governor’s regulation requires vehicles to undergo emissions tests. Its implementation still requires a comprehensive plan. This is part one of a two-part story.
The plight of trans women: Struggling with stigma and air pollution
Trans women experience multiple impacts from air pollution. Many live near pollution sources and do not have good coping skills.