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Published on November 1, 2013
A day of fire-fighting teaches lessons for a lifetime
A smoky haze blankets the landscape for miles before we reach Rawa Kuno Forest. Off in the distance, great plumes of smoke can be seen emanating from the horizon. At… Continue reading Articles
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Published on September 30, 2013
Changing weather, Changing Ecosystems
For the human and animal dwellers of Borneo, monsoons, droughts, and other extreme weather conditions are nothing new. The equatorial climate of this mega-island can be famously inhospitable. As such,… Continue reading Articles
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Published on August 1, 2013
It’s Our Job to Help Keep Orangutans Safe in any weather.
These days, it’s difficult to pick up a newspaper or turn on the television or Internet and not find a headline story in the news about extreme weather. It seems… Continue reading Articles
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Published on November 17, 2012
Up in smoke: facts and frenzy about Borneo forest fires
You are standing in the midst of destruction. Felled, charred trees litter the smoldering ground below you. The dead leaves crunch under your feet with each cautious step and the… Continue reading Articles
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Published on October 25, 2009
OFI fighting fires in Borneo
El Nino’s arrival has brought on severe drought to the region. During these long droughts, the forests of Borneo are much more vulnerable to fires. The land cleared for palm… Continue reading Articles
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