Asia
IndonesiaWildfires and Toxic Smoke Cause Deaths and Health Issues in Indonesia
Wildfires, exacerbated by drought and El Niño, are releasing toxic smoke across Indonesia, leading to thousands of deaths and widespread exposure to unhealthy air.
Background
Indonesia frequently experiences severe wildfires, often linked to agricultural practices and exacerbated by dry seasons and climate patterns like El Niño. These fires generate widespread toxic haze, impacting public health, the environment, and regional air quality across Southeast Asia.
Quorum · collective opinions
Wildfires and Toxic Smoke Cause Deaths and Health Issues in Indonesia
First report 23h agoLast update 21h ago2 takes 1▼ 1
deaths from smokenegativeShow 1 post
started 21h ago•Last update 21h ago
Toxic smoke from forest and land fires has caused thousands of deaths in Indonesia.
economic incentive for burningneutralShow 1 post
started 23h ago•Last update 23h ago
Elevated global vegetable oil prices create an economic incentive for burning forests to clear land, despite the disastrous consequences.
iWitness comments
No comments yet — be the first to weigh in.