Victoria Milko
Financial and community hurdles slow geothermal energy development in Southeast Asia
Geothermal energy seems ideal for countries like Indonesia and the Philippines but faces financial, regulatory, and community roadblocks.
Indonesia’s Prabowo plans to retire all fossil fuel plants in 15 years, but experts are skeptical
President Subianto: “Indonesia is rich in geothermal resources, and we plan to phase out coal-fired and all fossil-fueled power plants within the next...
Miners are razing forests to meet surging demand for metals and minerals, report says
Nearly 1.4 million hectares of trees were lost to mining from 2001 to 2020— an area the size of Montenegro, says an analysis.
Are Indonesia and Vietnam’s multibillion-dollar clean energy deals stuck? Experts say not yet
Indonesia and Vietnam's energy deals to shift from coal to renewables face delays, but policy progress is underway.
Diesel-dependent East Timor remains slow on energy transition
In one of the world's youngest countries, pledges to develop renewable power have yet to be met while East Timor's gas fields start...
Indonesia’s nickel boom sparks environmental alarm
In Indonesia's Halmahera, rapid nickel industry growth devastates forests and communities, fueling deforestation, pollution, and broken promises of prosperity.
A study finds Indonesia’s deforested land is often left idle. But some see potential in that
Indonesia may have an opportunity to expand its agricultural, palm, pulp and other commodities without cutting down more trees.
How is the violent unrest in New Caledonia hitting nickel prices?
The overseas French territory is a crucial source of nickel, but deadly riots over constitutional changes could affect the supply of the mineral...
K-pop fans around globe rally for climate and environment goals
K-pop climate activism is on the rise as dedicated fans join forces for environmental causes – and big corporations are listening.
