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The poisonous smog from Indonesia's forest fires paralyzes Southeast Asia. Malaysia closes schools, Singapore measures alarm levels – and indigenous peoples complain against the government in Jakarta.
Burned orangutans are rescued from burnt trees.
After the episodes in Malaysia, the grip of the phenomenon "Haze" fell on Singapore. The dense and toxic smoke generated by the seasonal 'burning' in Indonesia (fires started in agriculture) intensified by a record drought, splashed the Index of Pollution over 170. The visibility in the city-state is drastically reduced and the respiratory impact becomes unsustainable: authorities and organizers of local events have activated exceptional health …
For weeks, large forest fires have been raging in various parts of Indonesia, causing serious environmental problems and worsening air quality. Smoke from the fires is spreading not only across the country, but also to neighboring countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, creating a widespread air pollution problem. The smog that has formed has led to record levels of air pollution in Singapore, at the same time as the country i…
Air quality in Southeast Asia with haze caused by fires in Indonesia
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