Indonesia's Nickel Boom Fuels Deforestation and Environmental Crisis

Rapid industrial expansion for battery production devastates rainforests and disrupts local communities.

Indonesia has become the world's largest nickel producer, essential for electric vehicle batteries.
The expansion of nickel smelters has doubled deforestation rates around industrial areas.
Local communities face polluted water, loss of livelihoods, and increased landslides.
Environmental damage includes river pollution, mangrove destruction, and coral reef degradation.
European companies are reconsidering investments due to environmental concerns.