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Peat Fires in Borneo Threaten Southeast Asia

Updated 2026-09-07 01:10 UTC 1 source Negative

Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient carbon stores, causing toxic smog across South East Asia. Volunteers are risking their lives to defuse the situation.

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The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs'

Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient stores of carbon - and sending a toxic smog across South East Asia.

2026-09-06 23:13 UTC