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CBS News
25-06-2025
- CBS News
Rare corpse flower blooms at Como Zoo's conservatory, reeks of rotting flesh
Funeral set for slain Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, and more headlines Funeral set for slain Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, and more headlines Funeral set for slain Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, and more headlines Visitors will have a chance Wednesday to experience the pungent smell of the corpse flower that is blooming at St. Paul's Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. The flower, affectionately named "Frederick," stands at 81 inches tall and emits a smell that some describe as the odor of rotting flesh, the conservatory says. The scent attracts pollinators such as beetles and flies. According to the conservatory, Frederick grew from a seed at the Greater Des Moines Botanic Garden. This year is its first bloom at age 8. Corpse flowers can take seven to 10 years to bloom for the first time, and afterwards typically bloom every two to three years. Como Park Zoo and Conservatory The flower — amorphophallus titanium — can grow up to 9 feet tall and is native to the rainforests of Sumatra, Indonesia. It's classified as endangered due to habitat loss fueled by palm oil production. Visitors to the conservatory can see — and smell — the flower from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. On other days, hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For those who would like to experience the corpse flower from a distance, the conservatory has set up a live "Corpse Cam."
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Indonesia to build first nuclear power plant by 2034, eyes Russia and Canada as partners
JAKARTA, June 25 — Indonesia plans to build its first nuclear power plant by 2034 as part of efforts to secure its energy future and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Tuesday. The project is part of the country's long-term energy strategy and will be overseen by the Directorate General of New and Renewable Energy under the ministry, according to a report published in the Jakarta Globe. 'Several countries have expressed interest in partnering with Indonesia to develop nuclear energy,' Bahlil said during the 2025 Jakarta Geopolitical Forum. 'We've prepared the roadmap, and by 2034 at the latest, Indonesia must have its first nuclear power plant.' The plant, expected to generate up to 500 megawatts, will be split between two locations in Sumatra and Kalimantan, with each region receiving 250MW of capacity. Russia and Canada have formally indicated interest in joining the project, Bahlil added. 'As long as there is a cooperative relationship with Indonesia and the partnership is mutually beneficial, we are open to collaboration with any country,' he said. The initiative forms part of Indonesia's Electricity Supply Work Plan (RUPTL) 2025–2034, which aims to add 69.5 gigawatts of new power generation capacity over the next decade, primarily from renewable and low-emission sources. Nuclear power is expected to support Indonesia's shift away from fossil fuels and help meet growing energy demands driven by rapid industrialisation. The government sees nuclear energy as a crucial component in achieving its net-zero emissions target by 2060. The move also aligns with broader goals to ensure energy independence and reduce greenhouse gas emissions amid global climate commitments.
Malay Mail
25-06-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Indonesia to build first nuclear power plant by 2034, eyes Russia and Canada as partners
JAKARTA, June 25 — Indonesia plans to build its first nuclear power plant by 2034 as part of efforts to secure its energy future and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Tuesday. The project is part of the country's long-term energy strategy and will be overseen by the Directorate General of New and Renewable Energy under the ministry, according to a report published in the Jakarta Globe. 'Several countries have expressed interest in partnering with Indonesia to develop nuclear energy,' Bahlil said during the 2025 Jakarta Geopolitical Forum. 'We've prepared the roadmap, and by 2034 at the latest, Indonesia must have its first nuclear power plant.' The plant, expected to generate up to 500 megawatts, will be split between two locations in Sumatra and Kalimantan, with each region receiving 250MW of capacity. Russia and Canada have formally indicated interest in joining the project, Bahlil added. 'As long as there is a cooperative relationship with Indonesia and the partnership is mutually beneficial, we are open to collaboration with any country,' he said. The initiative forms part of Indonesia's Electricity Supply Work Plan (RUPTL) 2025–2034, which aims to add 69.5 gigawatts of new power generation capacity over the next decade, primarily from renewable and low-emission sources. Nuclear power is expected to support Indonesia's shift away from fossil fuels and help meet growing energy demands driven by rapid industrialisation. The government sees nuclear energy as a crucial component in achieving its net-zero emissions target by 2060. The move also aligns with broader goals to ensure energy independence and reduce greenhouse gas emissions amid global climate commitments.
Malay Mail
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Malay Mail
Indonesia weather agency revises outlook, shorter dry season in 2025
JAKARTA, June 23 — Most areas in Indonesia will see a shorter-than-expected dry season this year due to higher-than-normal precipitation thus far, the country's weather agency said, which is expected to boost the rice crop in South-east Asia's largest economy. Indonesia's Meteorology and Geophysics agency previously predicted a normal dry season this year, beginning in April in most areas, reaching its peak in June until August. 'Our prediction shows that there was an anomaly of higher-than-normal precipitation... this becomes the main basis to predict the delayed dry season this year,' the agency's head Dwikorita Karnawati said in a statement over the weekend. The longer wet season is expected to benefit rice farmers because water supply would remain available, Dwikorita said, adding that, as of early June, only 19 per cent of the archipelago has seen the dry season begin. Indonesia's rice output in the January to July period is estimated to rise by 14.93 per cent annually to 21.76 million metric tonnes, the statistics bureau said. Indonesia targeted rice output to reach 32 million tons this year, higher than last year's at 30.62 million tonnes. Higher-than-normal rainfall is expected in the southern part of Sumatra island, Java island, Bali, East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara provinces, Dwikorita said. Some parts of Sumatra island and provinces in Borneo island would be the first to face the dry season, she added. The agency urged all stakeholders, including local government, to plan for uncertain climate patterns due to climate change. Heavy rain fell in some parts of Indonesia from January to March, the agency had said. Torrential rain in early March triggered floods of up to 3 metres in and around Indonesia's capital Jakarta and forced thousands to be evacuated. — Reuters
Reuters
23-06-2025
- Climate
- Reuters
Indonesia weather agency revises outlook, shorter dry season in 2025
JAKARTA, June 23 (Reuters) - Most areas in Indonesia will see a shorter-than-expected dry season this year due to higher-than-normal precipitation thus far, the country's weather agency said, which is expected to boost the rice crop in Southeast Asia's largest economy. Indonesia's Meteorology and Geophysics agency previously predicted a normal dry season this year, beginning in April in most areas, reaching its peak in June until August. "Our prediction shows that there was an anomaly of higher-than-normal precipitation... this becomes the main basis to predict the delayed dry season this year," the agency's head Dwikorita Karnawati said in a statement over the weekend. The longer wet season is expected to benefit rice farmers because water supply would remain available, Dwikorita said, adding that, as of early June, only 19% of the archipelago has seen the dry season begin. Indonesia's rice output in the January to July period is estimated to rise by 14.93% annually to 21.76 million metric tons, the statistics bureau said. Indonesia targeted rice output to reach 32 million tons this year, higher than last year's at 30.62 million tons. Higher-than-normal rainfall is expected in the southern part of Sumatra island, Java island, Bali, East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara provinces, Dwikorita said. Some parts of Sumatra island and provinces in Borneo island would be the first to face the dry season, she added. The agency urged all stakeholders, including local government, to plan for uncertain climate patterns due to climate change. Heavy rain fell in some parts of Indonesia from January to March, the agency had said. Torrential rain in early March triggered floods of up to 3 metres in and around Indonesia's capital Jakarta and forced thousands to be evacuated.
