Many logs became forces of destruction in Indonesia last week, in a sign that deforestation compounded the devastation wrought by a cyclone.
Tag: Sumatra (Indonesia)
Deadly Floods in Indonesia Leave Hundreds Missing
Hundreds of people have been killed and millions displaced as extreme weather has ravaged Southeast Asia this month. Indonesia’s heavy rain was linked to two tropical cyclones.
Cold Lava and Floods Kill 37 on Indonesian Island of Sumatra
Heavy rain on the island of Sumatra caused torrents of rock and ash to flow down a volcano and into nearby towns. At least 17 people were still missing.
Volcanic Eruption Kills at Least 11 Hikers in Indonesia
Dozens of climbers were on Mount Marapi on Sumatra when it began spewing ash, the authorities said. Twelve were still missing.
Female Rangers ‘Don’t Go All Alpha Like the Men’ to Protect a Forest
Rather than take a confrontational approach with trespassers looking to farm or log in a tropical rainforest in Indonesia, teams of women rangers try dialogue first.
4 Australians Are Rescued After 36 Hours on Surfboards at Sea
The Australians and two members of their boat’s Indonesian crew were found after an extensive search off the coast of North Sumatra, Indonesia. A third crew member is still missing.
Fleeting Glimpses of Indonesia’s Endangered Orangutans
On the island of Sumatra, a devoted group of conservationists is grasping for a solution that will benefit both the animals and the people who live around them.
Coronavirus Puts Captive Orangutans’ Return to the Wild on Hold
If one ape in the forest is infected, a whole population could be wiped out, experts say. So orangutans in Indonesia’s rehabilitation centers are staying where they are.
A Hard-Fighting Indonesian Lawyer’s Death Has Colleagues Asking Questions
The police say Golfrid Siregar crashed his motorcycle. Environmentalists and human rights advocates doubt it.
One Casualty of the Palm Oil Industry: An Orangutan Mother, Shot 74 Times
Indonesia has promised to stop clearing jungle for plantations. So why are endangered apes still on the front lines of the conservation battle?