Author: Muktita Suhartono and Ulet Ifansasti

Air Pollution Borneo (Indonesia)El Niño southern oscillation Environment Fires and Firefighters Forests and Forestry Indonesia Respiratory Diseases Wildfires

September 24, 2026 Muktita Suhartono and Ulet Ifansasti

Millions in Indonesia Breathe In Toxic Haze From Months of Wildfires

For months, millions of people have been living under a stifling blanket of toxic haze, fueled by a punishing drought brought on by the El Niño weather pattern.

In Bali, a Quest to Restore the Sacred Glow of Fireflies

The insects, revered in local culture, are disappearing for many reasons, including rapid development to cater to tourists.