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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Youth behind push for climate adaptation in East Flores
Farmers in East Flores no longer rely on cocoa to fulfill their basic needs. The youth are raising awareness, advocating adaptation to climate change.
Moving Everest Base Camp a ridiculous plan, says record-holding climber
World-record climber Kami Rita Sherpa tells The Third Pole what climate-driven changes he has seen in a 30-year Everest career – and why he thinks moving Everest Base Camp is not a solution.
Climate change potentially increases the risk and spread of lymphatic filariasis
Pekalongan residents clean the environment from potential mosquito breeding places to reduce the risk of spreading filariasis. Expert say one health approach is needed to overcome further spread.
Climate change is threatening to impede efforts to overcome dengue in Venice of Java
The Semarang City has been dubbed as quite successful in its efforts to tackle dengue. However, experts say climate change presents new threats and will potentially trigger a rise in cases.
Climate crisis-aware, Lampung residents move towards waste recycling, urban farming
Urban dwellers are increasingly more aware of the impacts of climate change. Residents of Bandar Lampung City are taking concrete actions to protect their environment.
Gorontalo City faces rapid land degradation, prone to impacts of climate change
Degradation of green spaces and impacts of climate change are threatening to sink Gorontalo City. A research predicts the coastal city in Sulawesi will be under water by 2050
In coal-hungry Indonesia, dirty fuels are made ‘renewable’
Indonesia targets zero carbon emissions by 2060 but the country is still heavily dependent on dirty energy, and policies are not friendly to the development of renewable energy.
IKEA and Rockefeller foundations launch initiative to fund renewables distribution
The initiative aims to reduce 1 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions and improve 1 billion lives by kick-starting post-pandemic economic recovery and enabling emerging economies to leapfrog to renewable energy.
Nurul Sarifah: K-Poppers can help safeguard our planet
Beginning from a love for idols – K-Pop artists -, fans are developing movements and channeling their energies to raise awareness of the environment and the climate crisis.