Why is a peat fire so bad? BBC is in Indonesia to find out
The BBC's Liza Tambunan is in central Kalimantan, to explain what peat is and why Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season in a decade.
BBC News reports that the BBC's Liza Tambunan is in central Kalimantan, to explain what peat is and why Indonesia is facing its worst wildfire season in a decade.
This world story centres on Indonesia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include BBC's Liza Tambunan and Kalimantan.
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