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Environment fears over $6 billion Indonesia EV battery project: NGOs
Environment fears over $6 billion Indonesia EV battery project: NGOs

Al Arabiya

time26-06-2025

  • Business
  • Al Arabiya

Environment fears over $6 billion Indonesia EV battery project: NGOs

Environmental groups raised concerns Thursday over a $6 billion Indonesian EV battery megaproject backed by Chinese giant CATL which is set to open on a once-pristine island, as Jakarta exploits its huge supply of nickel. Indonesia is both the world's largest nickel producer and home to the biggest-known reserves, and a 2020 export ban has spurred a domestic industrial boom. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will inaugurate the project -- also backed by China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Indonesia's state-owned Antam -- in the east of Halmahera in Indonesia's Maluku islands on Sunday. The complex will encompass a process from nickel mining to production of cathodes, state news agency Antara reported. But NGOs say Indonesia and the Chinese firms involved have not given assurances about environmental protections at the site, located just kilometers from a huge industrial park where spikes in pollution and deforestation have been reported. 'CATL, Huayou Cobalt, PT Antam... must commit to respecting the rights of local communities and the environment before breaking ground,' said Brad Adams, executive director at Climate Rights International, in a statement. 'Communities are repressed, forests are cleared, and pollution goes unaddressed with impunity. This is a chance for the Prabowo government to show that it has learned from those failures.' The presidential office did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment. Halmahera hosts the world's largest nickel mine by production Weda Bay, where operations have grown and sparked reports of widespread environmental damage. Greenpeace Indonesia said the new project carried 'great responsibilities' and the environment and locals 'must not take a back seat' to powering electric vehicles. 'If the environment and the rights of our most vulnerable people are not prioritized now... we will all pay a high price through worsening biodiversity and climate crises,' Arie Rompas, forest campaign team leader at Greenpeace, told AFP. A CRI report this month warned the Indonesian government was allowing environmental damage to go unchecked around Weda Bay. An AFP report last month detailed how the home of the nomadic Hongana Manyawa tribe was being eaten away by the mine.

NGOs: Environment fears over $6 bn Indonesia EV battery project
NGOs: Environment fears over $6 bn Indonesia EV battery project

Arab News

time26-06-2025

  • Business
  • Arab News

NGOs: Environment fears over $6 bn Indonesia EV battery project

JAKARTA: Environmental groups raised concerns Thursday over a $6 billion Indonesian EV battery megaproject backed by Chinese giant CATL which is set to open on a once-pristine island, as Jakarta exploits its huge supply of nickel. Indonesia is both the world's largest nickel producer and home to the biggest-known reserves, and a 2020 export ban has spurred a domestic industrial boom. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will inaugurate the project — also backed by China's Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt and Indonesia's state-owned Antam — in the east of Halmahera in Indonesia's Maluku islands on Sunday. The complex will encompass a process from nickel mining to production of cathodes, state news agency Antara reported. But NGOs say Indonesia and the Chinese firms involved have not given assurances about environmental protections at the site, located just kilometers from a huge industrial park where spikes in pollution and deforestation have been reported. 'CATL, Huayou Cobalt, PT Antam... must commit to respecting the rights of local communities and the environment before breaking ground,' said Brad Adams, executive director at Climate Rights International, in a statement. 'Communities are repressed, forests are cleared, and pollution goes unaddressed with impunity. This is a chance for the Prabowo government to show that it has learned from those failures.' The presidential office did not immediately respond to an AFP request for comment. Halmahera hosts the world's largest nickel mine by production Weda Bay, where operations have grown and sparked reports of widespread environmental damage. Greenpeace Indonesia said the new project carried 'great responsibilities' and the environment and locals 'must not take a back seat' to powering electric vehicles. 'If the environment and the rights of our most vulnerable people are not prioritized now... we will all pay a high price through worsening biodiversity and climate crises,' Arie Rompas, forest campaign team leader at Greenpeace, told AFP. A CRI report this month warned the Indonesian government was allowing environmental damage to go unchecked around Weda Bay. An AFP report last month detailed how the home of the nomadic Hongana Manyawa tribe was being eaten away by the mine.

Capricorn Daily Horoscope Today, May 02, 2025: Silent Efforts Are Blooming
Capricorn Daily Horoscope Today, May 02, 2025: Silent Efforts Are Blooming

Time of India

time01-05-2025

  • Business
  • Time of India

Capricorn Daily Horoscope Today, May 02, 2025: Silent Efforts Are Blooming

Capricorn, this is a time when you have to trust quiet work. You may not see visible changes, but beneath the surface, the seeds you have planted are slowly sprouting. Just continue doing what you do best- stay steady, focused. Though success hasn't manifested yet, it's slowly forming. The universe is preparing to reward your efforts at the right time. You should still believe in it. Capricorn Love Horoscope Today Read Also: Capricorn Daily Horoscope | Capricorn Weekly Horoscope | Capricorn Monthly Horoscope In love, Capricorn, little efforts will blossom massively in the future. You may not feel seen at the moment, but the affection and loyalty you show are piercing through the heart of your partner. If in a relationship, continue being supportive and gentle, even if you feel they are distracted. Love is growing slowly. If single, keep showing your true self without trying to impress. The right person is observing your sincerity. Relationships embedded in patience and honesty will pay more than those anchored by an instantaneous romantic attraction. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Maluku: AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Aroun... Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Capricorn Career Horoscope Today Professionally, Capricorn, life may seem so slow or monotonous, but don't let your hope die. This is all the groundwork you are laying for a solid foundation. Even if nobody appreciates you just now, your efforts are being noticed silently. Stay on schedule, do everything with care, and do not be tempted to take shortcuts to finish stuff. If looking for growth, it will come with time. You are not stuck- you are preparing. Steadying your nature is your biggest asset. Capricorn Money Horoscope Today In Finance, Capricorn, carry on just as you are. Spend time nurturing, as bold risks are not yet due. Very soon, results will start to trickle in on any savings, investments, or side endeavours. Don't panic if they are slow. Your old discipline will pay off here. Avoid peer pressure in terms of spending extravagantly. Be humble and track your expenses. A small return from something quite old is on the horizon soon. Simply let your money grow in silence, just like your work. Capricorn Health Horoscope Today You may need to take care of your ankles, blood circulation and nerves. You may feel suddenly tired or moody due to the mental strain from overwork. Rest your body, with emphasis on the legs. Even light forms of activity, like walking or stretching, can do wonders. Avoid cold food and drink warm water. Emotional fatigue has a place for healing with a close friend or family member. Sometimes, sitting next to a loyal one brings more healing than medicine, after all. Daily Horoscope Today, May 02, 2025: Astrological Predictions for All Zodiac Signs Discover everything about astrology at the Times of India , including daily horoscopes for Aries , Taurus , Gemini , Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces .

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