Indonesia is keen to benefit from the global demand for nickel but seems to be ignoring the social and environmental impact of mining it.
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Electric vehicle dream is costing East Halmahera its environment
The Jokowi administration embarks on a quest to making Indonesia the centre for electric vehicle industry. But villagers in East Halmahera are not convinced the industry is environmentally friendly.
East Halmahera fishermen face the brunt of environmental degradation
Fishermen in East Halmahera are struggling with dwindling catch as they fend off barges that spew waste into the sea. While PT Aneka Tambang continues to sow profit.