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Indonesia Chokes on Haze as Wildfires and Super 'El Niño' Intensify

Published August 25, 2026

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Indonesia faces severe haze as intensifying wildfires, fueled by a super 'El Niño', blanket the region. The situation is likened to smoking cigarettes.

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Indonesia is grappling with severe air pollution as wildfires worsen, fueled by a super 'El Niño'. The haze is so pervasive it's compared to cigarette smoke. As the region struggles with the intensifying blazes, the environmental and health impacts are becoming critical concerns. This situation highlights the urgent need for climate crisis interventions.

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