Former Miami-Dade waste head on county’s capacity challenges, disaster response and more
[International] · Environment & Impact Ringkasan Mantan kepala pengelolaan sampah Miami-Dade County berbagi wawasan mengenai tantangan kapasitas yang dihadapi oleh sistem pengelolaan limbah daerah tersebut. Beliau membahas bagaimana infrastruktur pengelolaan sampah mempersiapkan diri menghadapi situasi darurat dan bencana yang dapat meningkatkan volume limbah secara signifikan. Pengalaman praktis dari pemimpin industri ini menyoroti pentingnya perencanaan strategis dan kesiapan operasional dalam mengelola krisis pengelolaan sampah di tingkat lokal. Summary A former Miami-Dade County waste management director discusses the county’s capacity challenges and approaches to handling surge in waste volumes during emergencies. The insights address critical infrastructure gaps and operational strategies needed to respond effectively to disaster situations that strain waste management systems. Drawing from his experience, the discussion emphasizes the importance of strategic planning and preparedness in maintaining waste management resilience during crisis periods at the municipal level. ───────────── Baca selengkapnya di: Waste Dive →
Banjir dan Longsor Landa Trenggalek, Kalau Ada Tambang Emas Bakal Perparah Bencana
[International] · Environment & Impact Ringkasan Kabupaten Trenggalek mengalami banjir dan longsor yang mengancam keselamatan masyarakat dan lingkungan. Potensi pembukaan tambang emas di wilayah ini dikhawatirkan akan memperburuk dampak bencana alam yang terjadi melalui degradasi lahan dan peningkatan risiko longsor. Aktivitas pertambangan dapat mengganggu sistem drainase alami dan meningkatkan kerentanan wilayah terhadap bencana hidrometeorologi. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan evaluasi mendalam terhadap dampak lingkungan sebelum izin operasional tambang diberikan. Summary Trenggalek Regency is currently experiencing severe flooding and landslides that threaten public safety and environmental stability. The potential development of gold mining operations in this disaster-prone area is feared to exacerbate natural disasters through land degradation and increased landslide risk. Mining activities could disrupt natural drainage systems and heighten the region’s vulnerability to hydrometeorological disasters. Therefore, comprehensive environmental impact assessments are essential before any mining permits are approved in this critical area. ───────────── Baca selengkapnya di: Mongabay.co.id →