Lost Lakes
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
The Peta Hijau community created a green map of lakes in Jakarta as a reminder of their importance for city conservation. Six lakes have disappeared already.
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ITS water is thick and blackened; along its banks are piles of plastic garbage, vegetable leftovers, and food remnants. These piles of rubbish protrude into the lake, reducing its surface width by 5 meters. In a glimpse, this Ria Rio Lake looks like a giant waste containment pool. There is nothing wonderful with the smell either. Foul stench fills the air, presenting a great pain for the nose.
And it’s not just that. The lake’s size keeps de
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