Environmental Law | Global Trends | Society | Asia In what could become a watershed moment for environmental litigation in Southeast Asia, twelve residents from Palembang and surrounding areas in South Sumatra, Indonesia, have filed a citizen lawsuit against three major pulpwood plantation companies. The suit alleges environmental destruction and
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Developing Laws to Protect the Environment from Wildfires
Wildfires have become one of the most devastating natural disasters in recent years, ravaging landscapes, communities, and ecosystems around the world. As the frequency and intensity of wildfires increase due to climate change, it is becoming more evident that protecting the environment from the destructive power of these fires requires