Two years sentenced for orangutan trader in Medan
Medan, Ekuatorial - Despite still lower than charged by prosecutors, two years sentenced for illegal wildlife trader was still considered as positive development in tackling...
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South Minahasa environment office investigates pollution by coconut oil company
Amurang, Ekuatorial - Following complaints from villagers, South Minahasa Environmental Office conducted an investigation towards a local coconut oil company allegedly polluting water, said a...
Normal routines for Sorong people amid high tide warnings
Sorong, Ekuatorial – Despite of early warning on high tides, people were still running about their routines either to sold coconut or to fish in...
Gemstone mining in Tincep village destroys forest
Tondano, Ekuatorial – Massive gemstone mining in Minahasa had taken its toll potentially damaging forest areas in Tincep village, Sonder district, Minahasa, Tincep head village,...
Lampung govt prepares 70 artesian wells to anticipate drought
Bandarlampung, Ekuatorial – To anticipate long dry season, Bandarlampung administration is planning to create 70 artesian wells in areas prone to drought, such as Kedaton,...
Limited authority for civil servant investigators hinders fights against illegal wildlife crimes
Medan, Ekuatorial – Limited authority to apprehend illegal wildlife traders had caused civil servant investigators losing fights against the crime as culprits were easily released...
Waste volume rises up during fasting month in Lampung
Bandarlampung, Ekuatorial - Entering tenth day of fasting month of Ramadhan, waste volume has been increasing significantly, said an official, in Bandarlampung. Bandarlampung Sanitary and...
Govt to conduct census on Bornean orangutan
Palangka Raya, Ekuatorial – Following increasing conflicts between human and orangutan, officials and NGOs were planning to conduct census on its population, habitat, and threat...
Mercury poisoning found in Bengawan Solo river, research says
Wonogiri, Ekuatorial – A research on Thursday (26/6) revealed high level of mercury found in Bengawan Solo river due to massive gold mining. Based on...
Police investigates orangutan burning posted on facebook
Pangkalan Bun, Ekuatorial - After mounting protests through social media, police and West Kotawaringin Natural Resources Conservation Agency tracked down facebook account owner which displayed...