North Sumatra
Coverage of North Sumatra in the Nexus archive.
- Indonesia Biofuel Push Adds Strain to Producers and Palm Markets
Indonesia's push for biofuel is increasing pressure on palm oil producers and markets. A palm oil processing factory in North Sumatra, Indonesia, is highlighted as part of this industry.
- Fatal crocodile attacks in Indonesia put spotlight on habitat destruction
Two men were killed by crocodile attacks in North Sumatra, Indonesia, highlighting the country's status as having the world's highest annual crocodile-related fatalities. Environmental groups attribute these incidents to habitat destruction caused by logging, plantations, and other land-use changes.
- ‘Cries of delight’ as Sumatran orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross road for first time
A critically endangered Sumatran orangutan was filmed using a canopy bridge for the first time in 2024 to cross a road in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The bridge, built by conservationists in the Pakpak Bharat district, aims to mitigate habitat fragmentation caused by the Lagan-Pagindar road.