Indonesia's Deadly Smoke Crisis | Science News

Indonesia’s battling a deadly wildfire crisis fueled by the strongest El Niño in years, sending toxic smoke across borders and sickening nearly 100,000 people—mostly with respiratory issues—with over 12.5 million exposed. These fires burn ancient, carbon-rich peatlands, releasing far more dangerous pollutants than regular forest blazes. Conditions mirror the devastating 2015 drought, with officials warning the dry spell could last until October or November, risking another health catastrophe. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/98b1c8c4cb19adaf