A waste center in Semarang optimizes maggots in its waste reduction efforts
A study says maggots can decompose organic waste up to 80% of its weight. The center uses maggots to reduce waste while generating revenue.
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Pekalongan, a batik city increasingly eroded by tidal floods
Climate change and land subsidence lead to tidal floods, posing a serious problem that could submerge Pekalongan by 2035.
Sustainable thrift shops may solve fashion waste
Sustainability thrift shops such as LamaLama Indonesia may become an alternative solution to Indonesia’s fashion waste problem.
SIEJ: Strengthening journalists in environmental reporting is paramount
Increasing environmental knowledge and capacity will boost public awareness of good environmental practices, disaster mitigation, and climate policies.
“The sea is swallowing us whole”: How sinking land, rising sea level threaten Semarang laborers
Tidal floods continue to surround Semarang due to land subsidence, worsened by sea level rise.
Climate change potentially increases the risk and spread of lymphatic filariasis
Pekalongan residents clean the environment from potential mosquito breeding places to reduce the risk of spreading filariasis. Expert say one health approach is needed to overcome further spread.
Climate change is threatening to impede efforts to overcome dengue in Venice of Java
The Semarang City has been dubbed as quite successful in its efforts to tackle dengue. However, experts say climate change presents new threats and will potentially trigger a rise in cases.
Despite years of mass drug administration, lymphatic filariasis prevails in Pekalongan, Central Java
Pekalongan City is named one of nine filariasis endemic districts/cities in Central Java. Citizen compliance and environmental factors play a major role in preventing the spread of this disease.
Women fishers play key role in fisheries sector but lack protection
Data shows women fishers contributed at least 48 percent to fisherman’s family income. They seek equal rights in protection and access to managing marine resources.
Dedhy Trunoyudho: Food waste has a bad impact on the environment
A local food bank aims to realize a hunger-free nation and hopes to pave the way for an ecosystem that supports the establishment of a national food bank.
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