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Indonesia fires cause toxic haze across Southeast Asia
Wildfires in Indonesia, driven by a Super El Niño, have caused widespread toxic haze across Southeast Asia, impacting countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. The resulting air pollution has led to over 50,000 respiratory cases in Indonesia alone, affecting both adults and children. Large-scale land-clearing fires, often linked to industrial plantations and deforestation, have exacerbated the crisis, especially as drained peatlands release stored carbon, worsening environmental and health impacts. Experts warn that the intensifying El Niño could cause the fires to expand further, matching or surpassing historic wildfire levels.
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