Indonesia Forest Fires: The Real Health Impacts of Worsening Air Pollution
Widespread forest and land fires (karhutla) in Indonesia's Kalimantan and Sumatra are causing severe air pollution. Rising PM2.5 concentrations pose a direct threat to residents' health, with cities like Palangkaraya and Pontianak experiencing unhealthy to hazardous air quality, raising concerns about long-term health risks.
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