Meet EarthOne – Your New Go‑To Spot for Planet‑Friendly Reads
Just when you thought you couldn’t get any more green‑ish, AsiaOne drops a fresh layer called EarthOne. If you’re into saving the Earth, science, and a dash of curiosity, this is where you’ll find news that will make you swoon over our planet.
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The Javan Gibbon: Java’s Green‑Thumbed Party Animal
A Quick Snapshot
Name: Silvery Gibbon (aka the Javan Gibbon)
Home: Central & Western Java, Indonesia
Why They Matter: They’re the detectives of the forest—spreading seeds all around, keeping the jungle alive and kicking.
The Game‑Changer Villain
Threats: Climate change & human expansion
Result: Population slipping faster than a banana peel in a grocery aisle
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Petungkriyono Forest – The Last Breath of Green on Java
Who’s Trying to Keep It Alive?
Local Heroes: SwaraOwa, a community group with a mission to guard the mice-sized paradise
Stats: 400 gibbons in 73‑km² – like a small, furry carnival
Research Snapshot
Arif Setiawan’s Findings:
70 groups spotted now vs. ~50 back in 2012
Big Problem: The forest’s integrity is being sliced thinner by every new human activity
“The real threat now is the integrity of the forest itself because of the increasing number of human activities,” says Arif.
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Why You Should Care (and Why We’re all in this together)
You’re the “seed”—every small act can help scatter the hope of a healthier jungle.
Every story forces us to think: What would we do if someone asked us to protect a place we love?
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TL;DR
AsiaOne’s EarthOne is the fresh environment section you need.
Javan Gibbons are endangered but still crucial for forest health.
Petungkriyono Forest is under threat; we all have a role in keeping it green.
Dive into EarthOne’s stories, spread the word, and let’s keep Earth’s stories flourishing—just like the silvery gibbons!
Javan Gibbons: A Tiny Marvel of Central Java
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Meet Arif Setiawan: The Bird‑Vigilante of Petungkriono
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Arif Setiawan – 41, researcher and passionate guardian for the forest.
Task: Scope out the elusive silver‑eyed Javan gibbons from far away.
Gear: A trusty pair of binoculars and a heart full of hope.
Why These Gibbons Matter
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Only ~4,000 left, according to Conservation International.
Listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.
They’re the bee‑keepers of their trees—if you cut the forest’s honey, its furry pollinators fall out of leaf‑sweating.
The Power of Community & Clean Highlights
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SwaraOwa, the local conservation group, and the government run monthly outreach sessions.
Signage everywhere: “No hunting. No illegal logging.”
Local Cooperation: Village chiefs & farmers grow shade‑grown coffee – a crop that co‑exists with the forest.
From Coffee to Cozy
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SwaraOwa offers eco‑tours:
Sustainable lodging – folks can nap while the forest stays happy.
Alternative income – locals earn without chopping trees.
Climate Confusion: When Rain Throws a Party
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Forest Officials Say:
“Dry season should be dry, but it’s raining – that messes up our vegetation.”
“Leaves sprout where fruits should bloom, and falling flowers mean fewer snacks for the gibbons.”
Result: Plants don’t get their chance to mature. Animals feel the pinch.
What To Do Next?
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Continue green initiatives (shade coffee, sustainable tourism).
Keep reinforcing the no‑cut, no‑hunt rules.
Monitor climate shifts so the forest can bounce back – because a jungle without trumpeting gibbons isn’t jolly.
Takeaway: The forest is a living orchestra, and the gibbons are its virtuosi. Protect them, and the whole symphony stays in tune.*
