When Indonesian eco-warrior Sadiman exchanged the goats he reared for tree saplings to reforest the barren hills surrounding his village, most people in his community doubted his decision. Now, however, they’re more than grateful to him. After 24 years of determination, Sadiman … [Read more...] about Indonesian man revives once-arid land after 24 years of effort
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Green School students spend most of their time studying outdoors
Integrating sustainability into children’s education early on is key to ensuring future generations have a thorough understanding of the relationship between humans and their natural environment. This is the philosophy behind Green School International — an unconventional … [Read more...] about Green School students spend most of their time studying outdoors
Bird missing for 170 years rediscovered in Indonesian rainforest
More than 170 years after it was first reported around 1850, one of Indonesia’s most elusive birds has recently been rediscovered on the island of Borneo, to the excitement of conservationists and ornithologists. The black-browed babbler, featuring deep scarlet eyes, gray legs, … [Read more...] about Bird missing for 170 years rediscovered in Indonesian rainforest
Indonesia provides a roadmap for halting deforestation
Deforestation continues to be one of the biggest environmental crises facing our world but looking at countries with effective deforestation mitigation policies can help us map out what saving the earth’s forests looks like on a global scale. One country that serves as a case … [Read more...] about Indonesia provides a roadmap for halting deforestation
Scientists find oldest known cave art depicting recognizable objects
Archeologists have discovered the world’s oldest known cave painting of animals — a life-sized picture of a wild pig that was made at least 45,500 years ago on a cave wall in Indonesia. The artwork was found along the rear wall of a pristine limestone cave called Leang Tedongnge … [Read more...] about Scientists find oldest known cave art depicting recognizable objects
