Glenn Hurowitz

Deforestation and rampant wildfires, exacerbated by the El Niño weather phenomenon, recently blanketed Malaysia and Singapore in haze for weeks, jeopardizing Indonesia's goal to become a net carbon sink by 2030.

Glenn Hurowitz, founder of the advocacy group Mighty Earth, praised the suspension.

He stated, "This decision creates a massive opportunity for large-scale investments to support President Prabowo's ambitious goal of restoring 12 million hectares of forest, peat, and ecosystems." [upbeat music] A Filipino Catholic diocese is aggressively criticizing the Aklan provincial government after the first hotel casino opened on Boracay Island this September.

In a statement on October 4th, reported by CBCP News of the National Bishop's Conference, Bishop Cyril Villarreal of Kalibo issued a stark warning.