Air Pollution Archives

Mongabay | Ahead of Dry Season, Government Reminds Industry about Air Pollution

Media Coverage23 April 202556Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Ministry of Environment and Environmental Control Agency (MOE/BPLH) anticipates an increase in air pollution in Jabodetabek entering the dry season. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), predicts that the dry season will occur periodically, starting in mid-April and increasing from May to June in 115 season zones (ZOM). Read more on Mongabay.

Kompas | Addressing Air Pollution to the Root of the Problem

Media Coverage4 December 2024185Views 0Likes 0Comments

Efforts to overcome air pollution are not tied to the season and must be resolved at the root of the problem. Read more on Kompas.

Tribunnews | Government will not Raise Subsidized Fuel Prices, but Improve Fuel Quality to Reduce Pollution

Media Coverage6 August 2024213Views 0Likes 0Comments

The government, through the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Kemenko Marves), plans to restructure fuel subsidies to address air pollution. Read more on Tribunnews.

Bisnis | Pertamina Green Fuel: Friendly Energy Support on Land and in the Air

Media Coverage9 November 2023284Views 0Likes 0Comments

The sky in the capital city is no longer blue. Smoke is the culprit of the haze that covers the beautiful landscape of Jakarta. Read more on Bisnis.

Moving to Clean Energy to Tackle Air Pollution in Jabodetabek

Blog9 October 2023899Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 6, 2023 - Air pollution has been a significant issue faced by the residents of Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Banten (collectively known as Jabodetabek) for quite some time now. These unfavorable circumstances require urgent attention and action because environmental pollution in Jakarta can portray Indonesia's development as harming the environment. Program Manager…

Air Pollution: Economic Impacts and Steps Towards Clean Air

Blog6 October 2023963Views 0Likes 1Comment

Jakarta, October 5, 2023 - Air pollution is a major environmental challenge society faces today. With increased industrial activity, population growth, and human mobility, air pollutants have drastically increased, causing severe impacts on human health and ecosystems. The Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, emphasized that air pollution is…

Koran Jakarta | Emissions from CFPPs Need to be Audited

Media Coverage5 October 2023395Views 0Likes 0Comments

The government must audit emissions from coal-fired power plants (CFPP) in the Jabodetabek areas, including Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi. These power plants use dirty energy and are a significant source of air pollution. If immediate measures are not taken, the detrimental effects of air pollution will continue to spread. Read more on Koran Jakarta.

Handling Air Pollution in Jakarta: The Role of Coal Power Plants Intervention Towards Early Retirement

Event Coverage21 August 20231KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Air pollution remains a problem in various regions. Although awareness of air pollution has increased, the urgency to find a solution has yet to become a priority. The impact is significant for everyone, including children as the most vulnerable group. Co-founder of Nafas, Piotr Jakubowski, explained air pollution is significantly higher in the dry season…

Koran Jakarta | Jakarta’s Air Quality Again The Worst in World

Media Coverage18 July 2023309Views 0Likes 0Comments

Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, said the poor air quality was due to the increasing number of sources of pollution, from motorized vehicles, emissions, and exhaust gases from steam power plants (PLTU) around Jakarta, as well as air pollution in industry and waste burning. Read more on Koran Jakarta.