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"In September last year, several leading scientists were effectively banned
from further research in Indonesia’s vast tropical forests, where most had been
working for decades.
Their sin? In large part, producing research suggesting the Bornean orangutan
was in trouble – and following it up with an opinion piece which countered the
government’s assertion the species was rebounding.
These researchers clearly angered someone powerful. Soon, the influential
environment and forestry ministry circulated a letter accusing the scientists
of writing with “negative intentions” that could “discredit” the government.
They were to be barred from the forests.
My colleagues and I have published new research exploring the risks of this
response from Indonesia’s government."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
