Critically endangered Sumatran elephant gives birth
A critically endangered Sumatran elephant has given birth to her third calf in Indonesia, an official said Thursday.
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Indonesia sorry over haze as thousands sent to fight fires
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has apologised to Singapore and Malaysia over fires that have cloaked the countries in thick haze, as thousands more emergency workers were deployed on Tuesday to tackle the blazes.
Environment
Jun 25, 2013
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Indonesian forest fires putting 10 million children at risk: UN
Air pollution from Indonesian forest fires is putting nearly 10 million children at risk, the United Nations warned Tuesday, as scientists said the blazes were releasing vast amounts of greenhouse gases.
Environment
Sep 24, 2019
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Indonesian president intervenes in roaring forest blaze
Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono left Saturday for Sumatra, to take the lead in an operation to combat massive forest fires, which has so far proved fruitless.
Environment
Mar 15, 2014
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Magnitude 6.2 earthquake kills 7 on Indonesia's Sumatra
A strong and shallow earthquake shook Indonesia's Sumatra island on Friday, killing seven people and injuring 85, while causing panic on the island and in neighboring Malaysia and Singapore.
Environment
Feb 25, 2022
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Earthquakes shake Indonesia, Philippines; no tsunami threat
Strong, shallow underwater earthquakes shook western Indonesia and the Philippine capital region Monday, but no serious damage was reported and no tsunami warnings were issued.
Environment
Mar 14, 2022
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Powerful undersea earthquake shakes southern Indonesia
(AP)—A powerful undersea earthquake shook parts of southern Indonesia on Friday, but no major damage or tsunami were expected because of its depth.
Earth Sciences
Feb 27, 2015
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Indonesia sends planes to fight haze-causing fires
Air pollution in Singapore soared to record heights for a third consecutive day, as Indonesia dispatched planes and helicopters Friday to battle raging fires blamed for hazardous levels of smoky haze in three countries.
Environment
Jun 21, 2013
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2 strong earthquakes shake western Indonesia; no tsunami
Two powerful and shallow undersea earthquakes shook western Indonesia on Wednesday, causing panic but no immediate reports of casualties or damage.
Environment
Aug 19, 2020
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Indonesia to ratify ASEAN haze agreement
Indonesia's parliament on Tuesday voted to ratify a regional agreement on cross-border haze as fires ripped through forests in the west of the country, choking neighbouring Singapore with hazardous smog.
Environment
Sep 16, 2014
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