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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

It's the world's rarest ape. Now a billion-dollar dig for gold threatens its future

Expansion of Martabe mine access roads threatens the Tapanuli orangutan and could fragment critical habitat, risking extinction of fewer than 800 remaining individuals.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Flash flooding in Sumatra kills 69 as rescue crews search rivers for survivors

Flash floods and landslides on Sumatra killed 69 people, with 59 missing, thousands displaced, and rescue efforts hampered by mudslides, blackouts, and poor communications.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

At least 10 people killed in Indonesia floods, landslides

The National Police said on Wednesday that rescue teams were struggling to reach isolated communities as damaged roads, unstable slopes and persistent downpours continue to slow operations. Authorities said five bodies and three injured survivors were recovered in the coastal city of Sibolga, the area hit hardest by the flooding. Search teams are looking for four missing residents as damage assessments continue.
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