PT Adaro Energy Indonesia operates a major coal mining area located in Tabalong and Balangan Regencies, South Kalimantan Province, and has implemented long-term post-mining land reclamation to restore ecological functions on previously disturbed sites. Spatiotemporal statistical analysis using Sentinel-2 imagery from 2016 to 2023 shows a significant increase in vegetation cover within the reclamation area,…
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PT Adaro Energy Indonesia operates a major coal mining area located in Tabalong and Balangan Regencies, South Kalimantan Province. As a long-established mining company, Adaro has conducted post-mining land reclamation to restore ecological functions on previously disturbed sites. Using remote sensing technology, specifically Sentinel-2 imagery from 2016–2023, this study analyzes spectral characteristics of post-mining land…
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Ever wondered how the world’s largest cities are coping with the dual challenges of rapid urban expansion and increasing flood risks? This visual comparison sheds light on the correlation between urban growth patterns and flood hazards across major megacities like Guangzhou, London, Tokyo, Jakarta, and more. 🌧️🏙️ From the bustling streets of Guangzhou to the…
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The Sidoarjo mud flow, commonly known as Lumpur Lapindo, is the result of an erupting mud volcano in the subdistrict of Porong, Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia. It has been in eruption since May 2006 and is the largest mud volcano globally. Responsibility for the disaster was assigned to the blowout of a natural gas well…
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🔥🌱 From ashes to life! The National Park of Mount Bromo Tengger Semeru has witnessed a remarkable transformation. After the grassland fire, new growth is emerging, painting the landscape with vibrant greens. This incredible regrowth showcases nature’s resilience and its ability to bounce back even stronger. It’s a powerful reminder of the cycles of destruction…
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The Sidoarjo mud flow, also known as Lumpur Lapindo, is an ongoing environmental disaster in East Java, Indonesia. The mud flow resulted from an erupting mud volcano in the subdistrict of Porong, Sidoarjo. Responsibility was assigned to the blowout of a natural gas well drilled by PT Lapindo Brantas, although company officials contend it was…
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The distribution of peatland in Europe is strongly imbalanced, with much more peatland occurring in the north than in the south. The overall area of peatland in Europe is estimated at 593.727 km2 (5,4% of the total surface area). Mires cover more than 320.000 km2 (about 54% of the peatland area). If shallow-peat lands (<…
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Taking advantage of blue carbon (BC) has been one strategy to mitigate and adapt to global climate change through carbon capture and storage (CCS) in both living and non-living biomass. The ocean has a vast capacity for carbon sequestration, comprising nearly half of the total global CCS. The current BC definition is limiting effective carbon…
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Perubahan permukaan bumi terutama di Indonesia semakin terlihat dan tentu membawa dampak yang begitu luas. Efek demografi yang di ikuti dengan pembangunan besar-besar di seluruh daerah di Indonesia tentu melahirkan dampak buruk terhadap lingkungan. Pembangunan berkelanjutan sangat diperlukan dengan mengawasi seluruh aktivitas pembangunan sehingga dapat menimalisir kerusakan lingkungan. Pada Desember 2022, organisasi riset mahasiswa IPB…
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Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) is designed to be an integrated industrial complex focusing on mining, refining, and processing nickel and cobalt ores. The industrial park is expected to have a total investment of approximately USD 11 billion and cover an area of around 5,000 hectares. The project is expected to include nickel smelters,…
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