Nila Kartika Wati
- Environment and Nature
- July 13, 2026
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Cultivating Resilience in the Thousand Islands as Women Farmers Transform Coastal Food Security Through Hydroponics and Local Wisdom
For Julian Puput Lendri, a resident of Kelapa Island in the North Thousand Islands of Jakarta since 2019, the daily ritual of securing fresh produce is a high-stakes endeavor that…
- Environment and Nature
- July 13, 2026
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New Walking Shark Species Hemiscyllium Dudgeonae Discovered in the Shallow Waters of Papua New Guinea Milne Bay
In a landmark contribution to marine taxonomy and biodiversity research, a team of marine scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) in Australia has officially announced the discovery…
- Environment and Nature
- July 12, 2026
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Deforestation in the Atlantic Forest Triggers Behavioral Shift in Wild Mosquitoes as Human Blood Becomes Primary Food Source
Environmental degradation and the systematic destruction of natural habitats are no longer just threats to large mammalian species; they are fundamentally altering the biological behavior of the smallest organisms on…
- Environment and Nature
- July 12, 2026
- 31 views
From Coal Failure to Green Future: Proposals Emerge to Convert the Long-Stalled Koto Ringin Power Plant into a Renewable Energy Hub
The Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (Walhi) Riau and the Yayasan Indonesia Cerah have formally proposed that the Koto Ringin coal-fired power plant (PLTU) in Siak Regency, Riau—a project that has…
- Environment and Nature
- July 12, 2026
- 33 views
BRIN Research Reveals Alarming Levels of Microplastic Contamination in Jakarta Rainwater and Atmospheric Deposition
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has released a comprehensive study detailing a concerning environmental phenomenon in Indonesia’s capital: the presence of microplastics in Jakarta’s rainwater. This revelation shifts…
- Environment and Nature
- July 12, 2026
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Decoding the Myths and Realities of Komodo Dragon Attacks on Humans in Indonesia
The recurring reports of Komodo dragons (Varanus komodoensis) attacking local villagers or international tourists in the East Nusa Tenggara province frequently spark a singular, urgent question: why does this ancient…
- Environment and Nature
- July 11, 2026
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Ecological Crisis in Siberut: Deforestation, Recurrent Flooding, and the Fragile Future of Mentawai Indigenous Communities
The sound of rain in the village of Malancan, North Siberut, no longer brings the cool relief it once did; instead, it signals the onset of a now-predictable disaster. Within…
- Environment and Nature
- July 11, 2026
- 36 views
Tragic Killing of Endangered Asian Tapir in Lampung Sparks Outcry Over Habitat Loss and Wildlife Protection
The brutal killing and consumption of an endangered Asian tapir in the Mesuji Regency of Lampung has ignited a national conversation regarding the precarious state of Indonesia’s wildlife protection and…
- Environment and Nature
- July 11, 2026
- 37 views
The Catastrophic Legacy of the Small Indian Mongoose and the Failure of 19th Century Biological Pest Control
The history of human intervention in natural ecosystems is replete with well-intentioned errors, but few have left as permanent and destructive a mark as the introduction of the small Indian…
- Environment and Nature
- July 10, 2026
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Echoes of an Ancient Guffaw Scientific Breakthrough Reveals the 15 Million Year Evolution of Human and Great Ape Laughter
A groundbreaking scientific study has unveiled that the rhythmic patterns of human laughter are not a unique byproduct of modern civilization or complex language, but are instead a deeply rooted…
- Environment and Nature
- July 10, 2026
- 38 views
Indonesian State Conservation Policies Threaten Indigenous Territories: The Struggle for Recognition and Spatial Justice
The launch of the 2026 National Data on Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities Conserved Areas and Territories (ICCAs) at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Pancasila, in South Jakarta on Friday,…
