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Bali conjures up visions of a tropical island with towering volcanoes shrouded in brooding clouds, sandy beaches fringed with swaying palms and an ancient culture that lives on in the 21st century.

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One aspect of Bali that will immediately stand out to westerners is the prevalence of child labor. In the west there are sharply drawn laws determining when a kid can work and for how long. Here in Bali such laws get blurred and bent. Social dynamics and economic realities mean many children end up working […]

With the UNFCCC winding to a close in Nusa Dua, the subjects of global warming, pollution and erosion are all pushed to the fore. Every wet season in SE Asia torrential rains give rise to landslides that kill many people. These landslides are caused in part by logging and land clearing practices which leave the […]

With the UNFCCC winding to a close in Nusa Dua, the subjects of global warming, pollution and erosion are all pushed to the fore. Every wet season in SE Asia torrential rains give rise to landslides that kill many people. These landslides are caused in part by logging and land clearing practices which leave the […]

Visitors to Bali interested in ancient history need look no further than Bedulu in Gianyar. Located just 4km SE of Ubud reached via Jl. Bedulu, the village is in a part of Bali known by some as ‘The Holy Land’ because of its wealth of interesting temples. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.

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Global warming is the hot topic right now, with dire predictions from the scientific community. The upcoming UNFCCC in Nusa Dua is going to attract high level diplomats and scientists from all over the world, with the hope of creating a road-map to a solution. Indonesia itself has a vested interest in the success of […]

As the run up to the UNFCCC (UN Framework Conference on Climate Change) gets closer local environmental activists will turn up the heat on eco-unfriendly activities. Greenpeace and its supporters were out today raising awareness about the negative effects of palm oil, the new get rich quick industry in Indo. Here’s more from the Jakarta […]

Inter access in Bali is not one if the island’s strong points and right now its even worse. My home access is a joke and the internet cafes in Seminyak are equal to that.

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The uncoming UN Framework Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Bali will focus on how carbon emissions trap heat and affect the Earth’s climate. Bali was chosen for a number of reasons and is one of the world’s premier tourist destinations. A BBC article asks if the tourist industry itself is helping to destroy its […]

Bali is due to be in the spotlight when the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) kicks off on December 3rd. President SBY has visited Bali to make sure all is going well with the preparations, so important is this event. Here’s a look at the major venues.

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