Why Indonesia's wildfire emissions are now the world's highest Reuters Reuters
Indonesia is facing a surge in emissions from wildfire now blazing through stretches of forest and peat land on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra, with carbon dioxide readings currently the highest in the world, data showed. David Stanway has more.
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AI GeneratedSevere fires in Indonesian peatlands and forests from September 1st to 7th have caused carbon dioxide emissions to surge by 300%, reaching 19.7 million tons. Driven by the dry, hot conditions of a Super El Niño, these fires release harmful pollutants that pose significant health risks, echoing a 2015 crisis that resulted in approximately 100,000 excess deaths across Southeast Asia.
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