Air pollution in Greater Jakarta has worsened, causing economic losses of Rp221 trillion and health costs of Rp159 trillion. Transportation and industrial emissions are the main causes. Read more on Bisnis Indonesia.
Urban residents on Java Island produce the highest levels of carbon emissions in Indonesia, when calculated per individual, according to research by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR).
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Air pollution has again enveloped Jabodetabek amidst the high transportation mobility of its citizens, is the poor quality of fuel triggering dirty air? Read more in Kata Data.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…