Indonesia continues to battle wildfires, with nearly 2 million hectares burned
Fires in Indonesia have burned through more than 1.9 million hectares of land, according to new data, as the country battles its worst wildfire season in a…
France 24 reports: Fires in Indonesia have burned through more than 1.9 million hectares of land, according to new data, as the country battles its worst wildfire season in a decade.
The blazes have sent toxic smoke across much of Southeast Asia, forcing schools to close and fuelling a rise in respiratory illnesses. FRANCE 24's Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe tells us more.
This environment story centres on Indonesia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Southeast Asia, FRANCE and Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe.
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