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