Polusi Udara Jakarta Gara-Gara Batu Bara PLTU Banten dan Jawa Barat | Narasi Explains

Summary

The video discusses the severe air pollution in Jakarta, focusing on the causes and consequences. It highlights that Jakarta’s air quality is largely affected by the power plants in surrounding regions like Banten and West Java. The pollution, including PM2.5 particles, is carried by wind, significantly impacting the capital. Despite efforts to address the issue, such as legal action against government officials, the government’s reliance on coal-fired power plants exacerbates the problem. The video stresses the need for energy transition and more stringent measures to protect public health and the environment.

Takeaways

• 😀 Jakarta's air quality as of June 24, 2012, was at an unhealthy level (AQI 77), making it the city with the worst air quality in Indonesia at the time.
• 😀 The air pollution in Jakarta is caused not only by transportation but also significantly by power plants (PLTUs) located in neighboring regions like Banten and West Java.
• 😀 A major contributor to Jakarta's pollution is the emission from PLTUs in Banten and West Java, with the wind carrying pollutants into the city.
• 😀 Research shows that air pollution in Jakarta is caused by a concentration of over 136 industrial facilities, including power plants, within 100 km of the city.
• 😀 More than 50% of these industrial sources of pollution are located in West Java and Banten, which directly affect Jakarta's air quality.
• 😀 The pollutants, especially PM2.5, are formed through oxidation in the atmosphere and can be carried by winds for over 100 km, affecting surrounding areas.
• 😀 The power plants in Banten and West Java, such as PLTU Jawa 7, PLTU Indramayu, and PLTU Suralaya, are among the biggest contributors to air pollution in Jakarta.
• 😀 Despite the significant oversupply of electricity in Java, the Indonesian government, under President Jokowi's administration, continues to plan and build new PLTUs, contributing to worsening air quality.
• 😀 A legal case was filed in 2020 by 32 residents of Jakarta against seven government officials, accusing them of negligence in handling air pollution, and a court ruling in 2021 found them guilty under the Environmental Protection Law.
• 😀 The lawsuit and subsequent rulings show that the public is pushing for stronger actions to reduce emissions, especially from the energy sector, and for the government to prioritize clean air as a fundamental right.

Q & A

What was the air quality in Jakarta on June 24, 2012?

The air quality in Jakarta on June 24, 2012 was rated at 77, which was considered unhealthy, making Jakarta the city with the worst air quality in Indonesia at that time.

What were some of the contributing factors to Jakarta's air pollution?

The primary contributing factors to Jakarta's air pollution were transportation, the provision of electricity, and the operation of power plants in nearby areas like Banten and West Java.

What role do power plants play in Jakarta's air pollution?

Power plants, particularly coal-fired ones (PLTU), located in Banten and West Java, significantly contribute to air pollution in Jakarta. The pollution from these plants is carried by the wind over distances of up to 100 km, affecting Jakarta's air quality.

How many power plants are located within 100 km of Jakarta?

There are approximately 136 industrial facilities, including power plants, within a 100 km radius of Jakarta. More than 50% of these facilities are located in West Java and Banten.

What environmental issue is caused by industrial pollution in Jakarta?

Industrial pollution, particularly from power plants, leads to the formation of PM2.5 particulate matter in large quantities, which is harmful to health and can travel over 100 km, impacting the surrounding areas, including Jakarta.

What specific power plants are contributing to Jakarta's air pollution?

The power plants contributing to Jakarta's air pollution include PLTU Jawa 7, PLTU Indramayu, and PLTU Suralaya 9 and 10.

How many new power plants are planned to be built in the region?

There are plans to build at least 15 new power plants in the West Java and Banten regions, with a mix of public and private investments involved.

What is the significance of the 2014 presidential election in the context of Jakarta's air pollution?

In 2014, President Jokowi's administration promised a megaproyect to increase power plant capacity by 35 gigawatts, despite the fact that electricity supply in Java was already oversupplied by nearly 50%. This move has further contributed to the air pollution problem.

What legal action was taken against government officials regarding Jakarta's air quality?

On July 4, 2020, 32 residents of Jakarta filed a lawsuit against seven government officials for negligence in handling air pollution. The court ruled in their favor in September 2012, declaring that the officials had violated the 2009 Environmental Protection Law.

What is the proposed solution to address air pollution in Jakarta in the short term?

To address the pollution, it is recommended to stop the construction of unnecessary power plants and to speed up the transition to cleaner energy sources. Structural changes in the energy sector are necessary to reduce emissions.