Deforestation In Indonesia

by Rebecca Henschke | July 26, 2007 -- 6:30 PM

The 17,000 islands of Indonesia are home to one of the richest diversities of animal and plant life in the world, but the country is also one of the world's worst polluters. Indonesia's forests are being destroyed at alarming rates. Ironically, the world's growing demand for a cleaner fuel alternative is adding to the problem.