Indonesia, greens move to stop eco disaster

Deutsche Presse-Agentur: A coalition of local and international conservation groups warned last month that orangutans in the Tripa forest on Sumatra island could disappear by the end this year unless action was taken to stop land clearing using fire by plantation companies. "Palm oil companies have been burning peatlands in violation of Indonesian laws," said Ian Singleton, director for the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Program. "The situation is urgent and requires action." The Coalition to Save Tripa, which includes...

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