This study examines the environmental impacts of PLTU Barru’s operations on ecosystem sustainability through the lens of environmental fiqh, addressing the global ecological crisis with an Islamic perspective. The core problem lies in the lack of integration between sharia principles and site-specific environmental analyses, particularly for coal-fired power plants like PLTU Barru, which cause air pollution, water contamination, and biodiversity loss. Using a qualitative descriptive-analytical approach, data were collected through literature reviews, field observations, and in-depth interviews with stakeholders, analyzed via triangulation to ensure validity. Findings reveal that PLTU Barru’s emissions, effluents, and habitat destruction contravene Islamic principles of hifz al-bi’ah (environmental protection), maslahah (public welfare), and prevention of mafsadah (harm). The study proposes sharia-compliant recommendations, including cleaner technologies, wastewater treatment, and reforestation, to mitigate impacts while meeting energy demands. These findings highlight the significance of integrating Islamic ethics into environmental management, offering a model for sustainable practices in energy infrastructure and contributing to global sustainability discourse.
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