Indonesia: Jakarta air pollution blamed for respiratory problems
Summary
TLDRJakarta faces severe air pollution, with a thick haze causing health issues for residents. The city consistently ranks as one of the most polluted, with recent weeks showing particularly poor air quality. Activists are urging the government to act, as health centers report a 20% increase in respiratory infections. President Joko Widodo has called for immediate measures, including weather modification for rain. Despite a 2021 court ruling against the government for failing to provide clean air, little progress has been made, leaving Jakarta's 30 million residents at risk.
Takeaways
- 🌁 The sky above Jakarta has turned a bleak dusty gray due to a thick haze.
- 😷 Residents are experiencing difficulty breathing and eye irritation from the smog.
- 🏙️ Jakarta is consistently ranked among the most polluted cities in the world.
- 🌐 Recent weeks have seen particularly poor air quality with unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter.
- 👥 Many students are coughing during prayers, indicating the widespread impact of the pollution.
- 📢 Activists have held demonstrations urging the government to take action against air pollution.
- 🌿 Environmental groups claim years of inaction by Indonesian authorities are endangering the lives of millions.
- 🚑 Health centers in south Jakarta report over a 20% increase in patients with acute respiratory infections.
- 🩺 Pulmonologists are treating more people who are struggling to breathe, which can lead to heart attack and stroke.
- 🌧️ President Joko Widodo has called for immediate short-term interventions, such as weather modification to improve air quality.
- 📉 Despite a 2021 court ruling that the government failed to uphold citizens' rights to clean air, there has been little progress.
Q & A
What is the current state of the sky above Jakarta?
-The sky above Jakarta has turned a bleak, dusty gray due to a thick haze that blankets the city.
How are the residents of Jakarta affected by the smog?
-Residents are experiencing difficulty breathing, eye irritation, and are choking in the smog, with some needing to use eye drops when they get home.
What is Jakarta's ranking in terms of air pollution?
-Jakarta consistently ranks among the most polluted cities in the world, often recording unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter.
What actions have been taken by the public to address the air pollution?
-Activists held a demonstration urging the government to take action, highlighting the recurring problem of air pollution in Jakarta.
How does air pollution impact the health of Jakarta's residents?
-Health centers in South Jakarta have reported a more than 20% increase in patients with acute respiratory infections, and pulmonologists are treating more people who are struggling to breathe.
What are the potential long-term health risks associated with the air pollution in Jakarta?
-Air pollution can cause an increasing risk of heart attack and stroke due to the presence of particulate matter in the bloodstream.
What measures has President Joko Widodo suggested to improve air quality?
-President Joko Widodo has called for short-term interventions such as weather modification to induce rain and the implementation of hybrid working arrangements.
What technological solutions are being used to monitor air quality in Jakarta?
-A startup has installed a network of air quality monitors around the city and shares live information on its app.
What legal actions have been taken regarding the government's handling of air pollution?
-In 2021, a Jakarta Court ruled that the government had failed to uphold citizens' rights to clean air, but there has been little progress since then.
What is the current status of the lawsuit filed against the government for failing to address air pollution?
-Attempts by the president and others to appeal the decision are still underway, with no significant action taken to limit air pollution.
How do activists view the living conditions in Jakarta due to air pollution?
-Activists say that living in Jakarta is becoming increasingly hazardous due to the lack of real action to limit air pollution.
Outlines
🌁 Haze and Smog Crisis in Jakarta
Jakarta is experiencing a severe haze crisis, with the sky turning a dusty gray and a thick smog blanketing the city. Residents are suffering from the effects of air pollution, with many experiencing eye irritation and difficulty breathing. The city consistently ranks as one of the most polluted in the world, with unhealthy levels of fine particulate matter. Recent weeks have seen particularly poor air quality, leading to an increase in respiratory infections. Activists have held demonstrations urging the government to take action. Environmental groups blame years of inaction by Indonesian authorities for endangering the lives of 30 million residents. Health centers in South Jakarta have reported a more than 20% increase in patients with acute respiratory infections. The President, Joko Widodo, has called for a cabinet meeting to discuss pollution and potential solutions, such as weather modification to induce rain and possibly implementing hybrid working arrangements. Despite a 2021 court ruling that the government had failed to uphold citizens' rights to clean air, progress has been minimal, and activists argue that living conditions in Jakarta are becoming increasingly hazardous.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Haze
💡Smog
💡Fine particulate matter
💡Air quality
💡Environmental groups
💡Acute respiratory infections
💡Weather modification
💡Hybrid working arrangements
💡Air quality monitors
💡Clean air rights
Highlights
Jakarta's sky has turned a bleak Dusty gray due to thick Haze.
Residents are experiencing difficulty breathing and eye irritation.
Jakarta consistently ranks among the most polluted cities globally.
Air quality has been particularly poor in recent weeks.
Activists held a demonstration urging government action on air pollution.
Environmental groups blame years of inaction by Indonesian authorities.
30 million residents' lives are endangered by air pollution.
Health centers report a 20% increase in acute respiratory infections.
Pulmonologists are treating more people struggling to breathe.
Air pollution increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.
President Joko Widodo calls for cabinet meeting to discuss pollution.
Weather modification and hybrid working arrangements are suggested solutions.
A startup has installed air quality monitors around Jakarta sharing live data.
Air pollution is solvable with a proper plan and execution.
A Jakarta Court ruled the government failed to uphold clean air rights.
Little progress has been made since the court ruling.
Activists claim living in Jakarta is becoming increasingly hazardous.
Transcripts
this month the sky above Jakarta has
turned a bleak Dusty gray a thick Haze
blankets the city and residents are
choking in the smog
feeding is difficult my eyes hurt I have
to use eye drops when I get home
Jakarta consistently ranks among the
most polluted cities in the world it
often records unhealthy levels of fine
particulate matter
but in recent weeks air quality has been
particularly poor
when we pray together many students are
coughing and some keep clearing their
throat
this week activists held a demonstration
urging the government to take action
air pollution is a recurring problem for
the Indonesian Capital particularly
during the dry season environmental
groups say years of inaction by
Indonesian authorities is endangering
the lives of 30 million residents who
live in Jakarta and surrounding areas
data from health centers in south
Jakarta indicates a more than 20
increase in patients with acute
respiratory infections
pulmonologist atlina burhan says her
practice is treating more people who are
struggling to breathe
the bloodstream and that's lit at all
can cause the increasing risk of heart
attack even stroke
earlier this week president Joker wododo
called a cabinet meeting to discuss the
pollution
in the short term intervention is needed
as soon as possible to improve air
quality like weather modification to get
some rain in the greater Jakarta area
and if needed we must push for officers
to implement hybrid working Arrangements
once startup has installed a network of
air quality monitors around the city and
shares live information on its app
because we've seen from countries like
you know us in the 70s China very very
recently this is a problem that if if
you set a plan forward and you execute
the plan it is actually solvable in 2021
a Jakarta Court ruled the government had
failed to uphold citizens rights to
clean air
but there has been little progress since
then with attempts by the president and
others named the lawsuit to appeal the
decision still underway
in the absence of any real action to
limit air pollution activists say living
in Jakarta is becoming more and more
hazardous
Jessica Washington Al Jazeera Jakarta
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