VOICED: 'Green fuel' burning up Indonesia's biodiversity

VOICED: 'Green fuel' burning up Indonesia's biodiversity

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Geography, Science, Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

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The video discusses the environmental and social impacts of industrial plantations on Sumatra's peatlands. It highlights the reduction in fish catches due to deforestation and land drainage by paper and palm oil companies. The short-term economic benefits are contrasted with long-term environmental costs, including significant carbon emissions. The lack of international pressure on Indonesia to halt these developments poses a global climate risk.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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