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Lapisan Ozon
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26 Sep 2020

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) asserts that land and forest fires affect the ozone layer’s condition. Fires release smoke with organic compounds into the atmosphere. This smoke lasts a long time, worsen ozone depletion.

Banjir
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23 Sep 2020

Indonesian weather modification technology or Teknologi Modifikasi Cuaca (TMC) used to control forest fires in some regions might alter with the flood. High rainfall intensity has caused flooding in Indonesia, namely Central Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, and South Kalimantan.

Karhutla
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21 Sep 2020

According to Director of Auriga Nusantara Foundation Dedy Sukmara, hotspots are the main culprit of land and forest fires. Most of these hotspots are peatland. Data from Auriga Nusantara shows ten provinces in which land and forest fires emerge.

Hutan Indonesia
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20 Sep 2020

In August, Indonesia received USD 103.78 million from the Global Climate Fund (GCF). Executive Director of Madani Berkelanjutan Foundation, Muhammad Teguh Surya, argues that the fund needs to be prioritized to reduce deforestation and degradation at the site level.

Produk Pembersih Rumah Tangga
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19 Sep 2020

We might feel safer with piles of cleaning products at home. However, are these cleaning products safe for the environment?
According to Muryanto, Biomass Energy and Environment researcher from Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan Indonesia, The Indonesian Academy of Sciences, the answer is: not so much.

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