Air Pollution Problem Remains Unresolved

KOMPAS/TOTOK WIJAYANTO

Smog blankets Jakarta on Wednesday (31/7/2019). According to data from AirVisual, a website that provides daily pollution maps in major cities around the world, Jakarta’s air quality on Wednesday at 3:00 p.m scored 158 on the air quality index, ranking as unhealthy.

Air quality in the capital is worsening. People’s health is at stake. Cooperation between central and local governments along with related parties is required to find solutions.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — This Thursday (1/8/2019) at 9 a.m., the Central Jakarta District Court will hold the first trial session in the civil lawsuit on Jakarta’s air pollution.