Environment

Bingkai Karya – Indonesia, with its equatorial location, boasts significant solar energy potential, and South Sumatra is no exception. The province possesses a remarkable 17,233 MWp (Megawatt-peak) of solar power potential, yet a large portion of this potential remains untapped. Pioneering Efforts in Harnessing Solar Power One notable example of utilizing solar energy in South […]

Bingkai Karya – The recently issued revision of the Regulation of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Number 26/2021 into ESDM Regulation No. 2/2024 concerning Rooftop Solar Power Plants (PLTS) has drawn criticism from various stakeholders. The revision is seen as hindering the development of rooftop solar and jeopardizing the achievement of the

Bingkai Karya – Ocean deoxygenation is a serious threat to marine life and the global ecosystem. It is caused by a number of factors, including climate change, pollution, and nutrient runoff. What is ocean deoxygenation? Ocean deoxygenation is the process by which the amount of oxygen in the ocean decreases. This can happen naturally, but

Bingkai Karya – The California Academy of Sciences is excited to announce the rare blooming of its Amorphophallus titanum, also known as the corpse flower. This is the first time the Academy has had a corpse flower bloom in over five years. The corpse flower is a giant plant native to Sumatra, Indonesia. It can

Bingkai Karya – New online platform offers resources and support for developing nations to build capacity and meet climate goals. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has launched a revamped Capacity-building Portal as part of its ongoing commitment to empowering developing countries in addressing climate challenges. This online platform, available in English

Bingkai Karya – Accor Hotels Group in Malang Raya, which consists of Grand Mercure Malang Mirama and ibis Styles Malang, has collaborated with BumiBaik to adopt 100 trees in Desa Sumberejo, Kota Batu. This program is part of the hotel group’s commitment to environmental sustainability and to support the fight against climate change. The tree

Bingkai Karya – Microplastic pollution has become a global problem. These tiny plastic particles, less than 5 mm in length, are now found in all major water bodies. Wayne Parker, a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, is working on ways to detect microplastic pollution. “Plastic pollution is

Bingkai Karya – A recent paleoecological study has revealed that the forest environment in Southeast Asia has demonstrated a higher resilience to climate change since 119,000 years ago than initially thought by researchers, as long as its ecosystem diversity remains intact. This contrasts with the earlier theory suggesting that the lowland forests of Southeast Asia

Bingkai Karya – Universities across Indonesia are leading the charge in embracing solar energy, paving the way for a cleaner future. From classrooms bathed in sunshine-powered electricity to significant cost savings, this movement highlights the potential of renewable energy to transform institutions and accelerate the nation’s energy transition. Take ITN II Malang for example, where

Bingkai Karya – Bees are essential pollinators, but they are under threat from a variety of factors, including air pollution. A new study has found that air pollution is changing the scent of flowers, making it harder for bees to find them. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Birmingham, found