Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- May 2, 2026
- 33 views
The Three Faces of Death in Weda Bay: An Investigation into Karoshi, Suicide, and Recurring Fatalities in Indonesia’s Nickel Industry
Tens of thousands of workers at the PT Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) in Central Halmahera are operating under the shadow of invisible but lethal risks. As Indonesia aggressively…
- Environment and Nature
- May 1, 2026
- 31 views
The Hidden Cost of Indonesia’s Nickel Downstreaming: Ecological Degradation and the Crisis of Coastal Livelihoods in North Maluku
Indonesia’s aggressive pursuit of nickel downstreaming, often heralded as a masterstroke in the global transition toward renewable energy, has positioned the archipelago as a central pillar in the international electric…
- Environment and Nature
- April 28, 2026
- 28 views
K-pop Fans Urge Hana Bank to Halt Coal Financing for Indonesian Nickel Projects
Global K-pop enthusiasts have intensified their environmental advocacy by targeting one of South Korea’s largest financial institutions, Hana Bank, over its continued involvement in coal-fired power projects. Under the campaign…
- Environment and Nature
- April 25, 2026
- 27 views
The Death of Sago and the Erosion of Food Sovereignty on Obi Island Amid the Nickel Mining Boom
Junaid Nomor can only stare vacantly at the blackened expanse of sago palm forests lining the road on his journey from his village to the Akelamo River. The sago forest,…
- Environment and Nature
- April 23, 2026
- 30 views
The Environmental and Social Toll of Nickel Mining in Torobulu: A Microcosm of Indonesia’s Green Energy Dilemma
Ayunia Muis was in the middle of preparing traditional cakes for her daily trade when an urgent notification flashed across her phone screen. The message came from a group chat…
- Environment and Nature
- April 17, 2026
- 38 views
The Nickel Paradox How Smelter Expansion in Konawe is Erasing the Crab Export Industry and Displacing Traditional Livelihoods
The roar of a scooter engine cuts through the humid air of Konawe, Southeast Sulawesi, as Budi maneuvers through a muddy hauling road toward the power plant facilities of PT…
- Environment and Nature
- April 13, 2026
- 38 views
The Toxic Tide of Indonesia’s Green Revolution: A Deep Dive into the Catastrophic Risks of Nickel Tailings and HPAL Technology
Indonesia is currently navigating a precarious path as it aggressively expands its nickel exploitation capabilities, a move that carries profound consequences for the environment and local communities, particularly regarding the…
- Environment and Nature
- April 12, 2026
- 44 views
The Fading Livelihoods of Balikpapan Bay: How Industrial Expansion and Nickel Smelters Marginalize Coastal Women
Under a leaden sky in Kampung Jenebora, East Kalimantan, a woman named Ani carefully selects shrimp from a local vendor. For over a year, this has been her ritual—preparing salome,…
- Environment and Nature
- April 2, 2026
- 44 views
Indonesia’s Nickel Industry Faces Growing Crisis as Global Oversupply and Environmental Costs Threaten Long-Term Sustainability
The Indonesian nickel industry, currently the world’s most dominant force in the production of stainless steel and electric vehicle (EV) battery components, is grappling with a profound paradox where market…
