The burning scar
The Documentary Podcast
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Investigating Fires and Land Clearing in Papua
The chapter focuses on a visual investigation by Forensic Architecture into fires spotted on a plantation in Papua, suspected to be related to a particular concession. By utilizing geographic and satellite analysis, the chapter discusses how intentional fires were set in the plantation, supported by witness reports and satellite data. The conflict between the company Grindo and Elder Petrus Kingo, who is fighting to preserve his clan's rainforest, is also delved into, shedding light on the environmental impact and legal aspects of such actions.
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