forest fires
Oregon's Firefighting Helicopters Are Deployed in Afghanistan as the State Burns
Six CH-47 chinooks aren’t available to fight the fires because they deployed to Afghanistan in May.
New Satellite Images Show the Extent of Australia's 2019 Wildfire Disaster
Here's what 72,000 square miles of ash looks like.
Indonesia’s Forest Fires This Year Produced Double The Carbon Dioxide of the Amazon Fires
The emissions produced in Indonesia throughout September is equal to Canada’s emissions for a year.
Two Indonesian Journalists Mediating Palm Oil Conflict Stabbed to Death
They were also activists who advocated on behalf of locals against palm oil giants.
Meet the People Who Put Out Indonesia’s Forest Fires
Members of the Manggala Agni Brigade risk their lives and personal health to extinguish fires without sufficient gear.
Here's Why Indonesian Students Are Protesting
Many are up in arms about a law that weakens anti-corruption initiatives, but that’s just the beginning.
Indonesian Government Launches Pro-Palm Oil Campaign As Forest Fires Continue
The recently-launched pro-palm oil campaign couldn’t have come at a worse time.
Human-Caused Wildfires Caused the Sky to Change Color in Indonesia
The nation's worst fire season since 2015 spurred one Twitter user to say, "This is Earth, not the planet Mars."
We Meet the People Burning Down Indonesia’s Forests
Hundreds of individuals directly contribute to the fires engulfing Indonesia’s forests, causing the haze that has enveloped parts of Southeast Asia. But why isn’t the government going after the corporations that hired them?
Indonesians Struggle with Daily Life as Forest Fires Rage On
Indonesia’s forest fires have led to school closures, flight cancellations, and road accidents.
Malaysia Blames Indonesia for Haze; Indonesia Says Satellite Data Tells Another Story
Whenever the dry season comes around, Malaysia, Singapore, and Indonesia quarrel over haze.