Bali is Still Choking on Plastic

BALI, Indonesia —Piles of trash line the roadsides, plastic floats in rivers and toxic fumes fill the air. Bali is in the midst of a severe waste crisis. Although the popular tourist destination has struggled with waste management for years, the crisis has escalated in recent months due to…

First covered Jul 7, 2026 · 2:00 AM PT · 1 article

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14h Inside Climate News Bali is Still Choking on Plastic — BALI, Indonesia —Piles of trash line the roadsides, plastic floats in rivers and toxic fumes fill the air. Bali is in the midst of a severe waste crisis.

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Appeared in: 2026-07-07 (#18)

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