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PulseAugur coverage of Sumatra — every cluster mentioning Sumatra across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Indonesia considers 'ecological terrorism' label for wildfires
Indonesia is facing its most severe wildfires in over a decade, exacerbated by a strong El Niño phenomenon. President Prabowo Subianto is considering classifying these fires as 'ecological terrorism' and has declared a …
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Indonesia repatriates orangutans trafficked to India
Indonesian authorities are facilitating the repatriation of five baby orangutans discovered motherless in India. The critically endangered primates were found by rangers in Odisha state and are believed to have been tra…
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Indonesia's wildfire emissions surge to world's highest amid severe season · 1 source tracked
Indonesia is currently experiencing its most severe wildfire season in 11 years, leading to the highest global carbon dioxide emissions from fires. Data from the European Union's Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service…
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Indonesia's free school meals program plagued by food poisoning despite new rules
Despite new food safety regulations implemented in January 2025, Indonesia continues to experience widespread food poisoning incidents among students participating in a government-funded meal program. Over the past week…
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Endangered Sumatran tigers born in Greece as zoos build safety net
Three critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs were born at a zoo near Athens, Greece, as part of a global initiative to create a safety net population for the species. The cubs received microchips and vaccinations, of…
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Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa eruption prompts disaster preparedness review
Indonesia's disaster preparedness was tested by the recent eruption of Anak Krakatoa, which caused widespread flight disruptions and spread volcanic ash across the region. The volcano remains at its second-highest alert…
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Indonesia volcano eruption cancels 1,558 flights, impacts 170,000 passengers
Anak Krakatau Island in Indonesia erupted, causing widespread flight cancellations and affecting approximately 170,000 passengers. The eruption, which included lava flares and ash clouds reaching up to 50,000 feet, led …
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Anak Krakatoa volcano eruption disrupts flights across Indonesia
Indonesia's Anak Krakatoa volcano erupted, causing significant disruptions to air travel. Operations were suspended at six airports, including the main international hub near Jakarta, affecting over 22,000 passengers an…
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Malaysia declares emergency in Sarawak town due to severe haze from Indonesian fires
Malaysia has declared an emergency in Serian, Sarawak, due to severe haze pollution reaching an Air Pollutant Index (API) of 521. This hazardous level, significantly impacting the town and its capital Kuching, is attrib…
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Indonesian wildfires force 1.4 million students to online learning due to haze
Wildfire-induced haze in Indonesia has prompted a shift to online learning for approximately 1.4 million students across six provinces. The decision impacts 12,874 schools, with the duration of remote learning subject t…
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Orangutan rescued from Borneo fires battles respiratory illness
A critically endangered orangutan, named Sampurna, was rescued from a palm oil plantation near a wildfire in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, Borneo. The orangutan was found in a weak state and suffering from respiratory dist…
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Malaysia moves National Day speech indoors due to severe cross-border haze
Malaysia has moved its National Day speech indoors due to severe cross-border haze, primarily caused by wildfires in Indonesia. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim will deliver his address from a convention center instead of t…
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Indonesia and Malaysia launch joint cloud-seeding to fight haze crisis · 1 source tracked
Indonesia and Malaysia are collaborating on cloud-seeding operations to combat a severe haze crisis caused by widespread wildfires. The haze has led to the closure of nearly 600 schools in Malaysia and significantly red…
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Indonesia arrests 72 over forest fires causing regional haze
Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 individuals suspected of intentionally starting forest and peatland fires, which are causing persistent choking haze. The fires, a recurring issue in Indonesia, are being investig…
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SpaceAI leverages AI and satellite tech to predict climate events in Southeast Asia
SpaceAI, a combination of artificial intelligence and space technologies, offers a potential solution for Southeast Asian nations to better predict and respond to climate events like El Niño. While the region has access…
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Bus and oil tanker crash in Indonesia kills 16
A passenger bus and a fuel tanker collided head-on on Indonesia's Sumatra island, resulting in at least 16 fatalities. The incident occurred on the Trans-Sumatra Highway in South Sumatra province, engulfing both vehicle…