South Sumatra's Peat Swamp Fires Threaten Fish and Wetland Communities
Annual peat swamp fires in South Sumatra are destroying fish breeding and nursery grounds, threatening food sources and economic livelihoods for local communities. The collapse of the ecosystem is a concern.
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