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Deadly Indonesia floods force a deforestation reckoning

Permits revoked, lawsuits filed, the threat of state takeovers. Deadly flooding in Indonesia has prompted unprecedented government action against companies accused of environmental destruction that worsened the disaster.

February 19, 2026 103 views
Deadly Indonesia floods force a deforestation reckoning
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Permits revoked, lawsuits filed, the threat of state takeovers. Deadly flooding in Indonesia has prompted unprecedented government action against companies accused of environmental destruction that worsened the disaster.

Originally published at Phys.org

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