Tag: Southeast Asia

Thailand's Plastic Waste Import Ban to Reduce Toxic PollutionThailand has taken a significant step towards combating toxic pollution by implementing a ban on foreign imports of plastic waste. This decision comes following years of...

So, like, there's this thing happening in Malaysia where logging and palm oil plantations are spreading like wildfire. I mean, it's really messing with the wildlife's homes, especially the critically endangered Malayan tigers. It's...

Building a Climate-Resilient Metropolis in the PhilippinesNew Clark City, a groundbreaking urban project in the Philippines, is shaping up to be a beacon of innovation and sustainability in the face of climate change. Spearheaded...

**Nickel Mining Threatens Indonesia's Last Nomadic Tribes and Forests**In the heart of Halmahera Island, Indonesia, the Indigenous O’Hongana Manyawa people, also known as the Tobelo Dalam, are facing a dire threat to their way...

Impact of Nickel Mining on Indonesian CommunitiesIndonesia, known for its abundant nickel reserves, plays a crucial role in the global shift towards a low carbon world. However, the extraction of this valuable mineral is...

Devastating Memories of the Boxing Day TsunamiIt was a typical Sunday morning in Lam Awe, a serene fishing village on the coast of Aceh, Indonesia, when Abdul Rahem, a 47-year-old fisherman, felt the earth...

Impact of Nickel Mining on Communities in Indonesia: A Closer LookIn the heart of Indonesia's Southeast Sulawesi province lies Kabaena island, a tropical paradise with breathtaking mountain peaks and lush vegetation. However, beneath this...