Burning peatland in Central Kalimantan

Failed Mega Rice Project Increases Fire Risk in Central Kalimantan

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The failed Mega Rice Project has led to extensive peatland drainage in Central Kalimantan, which has heightened the region's vulnerability to forest fires. This situation underscores the long-term environmental consequences of the project on local ecosystems.

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