"Jakarta's Deadly Mix: Coal Power, Traffic, and Waste Burning Fuel Toxic Smog"

Jakarta, Indonesia's most populous city, is plagued by severe air pollution caused by a toxic combination of coal-fired power plants, vehicle and motorcycle exhaust, trash burning, and industrial emissions. The pollution has led to a rise in respiratory illnesses and deaths, with air pollution potentially contributing to over 10,000 deaths and 5,000 hospitalizations in Jakarta in 2019. The government is struggling to balance the rising demand for industrialization with the need to cut carbon emissions and protect public health. Efforts to address the issue include promoting public transportation and electric vehicles, but progress has been slow. Tightening regulations for emissions from factories and industries is also necessary to combat the pollution problem.