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Indonesian Fires Cause Hazardous Air Quality in Malaysian Borneo
Smoke from Indonesian forest and peatland fires has caused hazardous air quality in Malaysian Borneo, leading to increased respiratory illnesses and the cancellation of outdoor events. The situation is the worst haze episode since 2015, with significant health impacts reported. ASEAN has issued a high-level haze alert, and experts warn of a prolonged fire season due to intensifying El Niño conditions.
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Mia Emylia Hassan
Karen-Michaela Tan
Dante Saksono Harbuwono
Jayaprakash Muralitharan
Helena Varkkey
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Smoke from Indonesian forest and peatland fires has caused hazardous air quality in Malaysian Borneo, leading to increased respiratory illnesses and the cancellation of outdoor events. The situation is the worst haze episode since 2015, with significant health impacts reported. ASEAN has issued a high-level haze alert, and experts warn of a prolonged fire season due to intensifying El Niño conditions.
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