A hydroelectric scheme in North Sumatra is threatening the tropical rainforest habitat of the Tapanuli orangutan, the world’s rarest great ape. Green activists vow to keep fighting,  despite a recent legal setback. We revisit an Earth Matters interview with Distinguished Professor William Laurance as we discuss the current plight of the Tapanuli apes.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Kelly Anissa, Lim Sue Ann

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Categories:  Environment,  Science,  Social Issues

Tags:  Batang Toru dam,  environmental impact assessment,  Indonesia,  orangutan,  rainforests,  Daily Digest,  Bigger Picture,