I was born on an island that barely makes it onto your maps. Not that I’m offended. In fact, I am super proud of that. After all, your satellites were […]
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Consent Denied: The Hidden Cost of Geothermal Dreams
The air around Poco Leok carries an unsettling silence. The kind that echoes between the slopes of hills where ancestral spirits are said to roam, where rituals of planting and […]
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Guardians of the Deep: The Overlooked Struggle of Ocean Defenders
Happy World Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024 The ocean has always been a part of who we are. As an Indigenous person from one of Indonesia’s many small islands, I grew […]
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On Behalf of Carbon: An Ignorant Trading Need a Necessary Pause
In the ever-evolving tapestry of global environmental concerns, the carbon trend for many has been seen as a critical thread weaving its way through the fabric of our planet’s future. […]
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Dispossessed in Paradise: The Troubled Tale of the Ata Modo
The fiery gaze of the Komodo dragon, the world’s largest lizard, has enthralled tourists for decades. But behind the postcards and thrill-seeking safaris lies a troubling tale of displacement. The […]
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Why I Against the “Fortress Conservation” Model
Fortress conservation is a model of conservation that seeks to protect natural areas by strictly limiting human access and activities within these areas. While this model may seem like an […]