In Indonesia, deforestation is intensifying disasters from severe weather and climate change
A live TV news station covering breaking news and traffic for Colorado Springs, Pueblo, and Southern Colorado with a strong investigative team In Indonesia, deforestation is increasing the effects of severe weather and climate change, according to environmental groups. Since 1950, over 74 million hectares of Indonesian rainforest have been logged, burned or degraded for development of palm oil, paper and rubber plantations, mining, and other commodities. The country is also highly vulnerable to climate change. Experts suggest that forests can reduce the impact of extreme weather events if they are preserved, but this is not happening in Indonesia.
Published : a month ago by in Weather Environment
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — In Indonesia, environmental groups continue to point to deforestation and environmental degradation worsening the effects of natural disasters such as floods, landslides, drought and forest fires. Since 1950, more than 74 million hectares of Indonesian rainforest have been logged, burned or degraded for development of palm oil, paper and rubber plantations, mining and other commodities. The country is also highly vulnerable to climate change and has already felt many impacts. Experts say forests can help reduce the impact of some extreme weather events if they are preserved, but that’s not happening in Indonesia.
Topics: Climate Change, ESG