Rising global demand fuels Indonesia's mining surge, but impacts communities deeply
KABAENA, Indonesia (AP) — Once pristine, the waters surrounding Kabaena Island shimmered in hues of crystal blue. But now, they have turned a cloudy shade of brown. The octopus and vibrant fish that sustained the local population have vanished, while lush seaweed beds once integral to their livelihood have disappeared. Parents who grew up swimming joyfully in the Flores Sea now steer their children away, fearful of itchy skin rashes or lesions caused by contact with the water. The island's
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