eyesonindonesia 1. The Rise of Social Enterprises in Rural Indonesia In the heart of Indonesia’s rural landscapes, a quiet revolution is underway. Social enterprises (SEs) are emerging as beacons of hope, bridging the gap between economic prosperity and environmental stewardship. These SEs, rooted in ecological principles, offer a fresh perspective on sustainable development. Let’s explore…
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The Battle for Green Gold eyesonindonesia Indonesia and Malaysia have long reigned supreme in the palm oil industry, their lush plantations stretching across the equator. But now, a new contender emerges from the fertile soils of Latin America. As palm oil production in this region gains momentum, Indonesia faces both competition and opportunity. Let’s explore…
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Insights from Nobel Laureate John Clauser eyesonindonesia 1. The Controversial Standpoint Challenging the Consensus In a world grappling with the urgency of climate change, Nobel Prize winner Dr. John Clauser has emerged as a contrarian voice. His assertion—that there is no climate crisis—has sparked heated debates and raised eyebrows among scientists, policymakers, and concerned citizens…
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The Dominican Republic’s forests are being cut down for grazing land – and it’s also having a serious effect on the water supply. Is planting new trees a natural solution to the crisis? by Lucy Sherriff / BBC Nothing, not even a drop, came out. Even the pipes, which usually gurgled in anticipation, stayed silent.…
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In 1997 Captain Charles Moore was sailing from Hawaii to California when he noticed a steady stream of plastics bobbing in the ocean. He had discovered the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. by Frankie Adkins / BBC Over a thousand miles from land in the central North Pacific Ocean, the boat captain and oceanographer Captain Charles…
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From new artificial islands to the environmental devastation caused by the breach of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam – this is how humanity has changed the face of our planet throughout the past year. by Richard Gray / BBC There are few places on the Earth where humans have not left a mark of some kind. An…
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Novel restoration methods can speed up the recovery of threatened corals – but for a lasting impact, they need to be backed by action to stop ocean warming, reports Chris Iovenko. A new ally may help speed up the race to restore devastated coral reefs in Australia: robots, combined with mass-manufacturing techniques. Around the world,…
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Amid the discovery of a lost city in the Amazon rainforest, scientists are uncovering a different kind of relic underground – one that’s still being used today. Deep within the Amazon, Mark Robinson was up to his knees in buried treasure. Together with an international team of scientists, Robinson was on an expedition to a…
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On the island of Borneo, many forests have been cleared to make way for oil palm plantations or mining. That’s having a disastrous effect on nature. So the 100 Million Trees project aims to bring back the forests.
Suriname activist John Goedschalk is seeking 10.000 signatures to save 560,000 hectares of Suriname’s virgin rainforest. Surinamese activist, John Goedschalk, has become acutely aware of what is happening to the beloved forests of Suriname. This awareness has grown as an international campaign unfolds, urging Suriname’s president to halt plans for large-scale agriculture that would deforest…
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