Indonesia to Trial Dry Ice to Tackle Haze in South Sumatra
Indonesia is set to trial the use of dry ice dispersed from the air as an innovative measure to combat severe haze pollution in South Sumatra. This initiative aims to address air contamination stemming from forest and peat fires.
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