Palm oil company First Resources has denied that it secured sugarcane concessions in Papua through its subsidiaries, which would jeopardise a no-deforestation pledge the company made almost a decade ago.

Ground-level ozone, an invisible pollutant, hampers tree growth and reduces carbon absorption, potentially making tropical forests less effective as carbon sinks than previously estimated.

Three companies that manage pulpwood plantations in Indonesia are facing a citizen lawsuit over repeated fires on their concessions that have been blamed for illnesses and other disruptions.

The global market for e-bikes is surging. These bicycles, usually equipped with pedals and an electric motor assist, are popular with consumers and commuters and are becoming part of local business delivery systems. The trend could significantly reduce particulate pollution and smog, as well as cut carbon emissions in the transportation sector.