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Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

ASEAN ministers commit to eventual elimination of crop burning

In a statement after a meeting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Malaysia, members recognised "the adverse environmental and health impacts of crop burning practices," and committed to collectively reduce and phase it out.

Editorial 2 years ago

The specter of forest fires and haze

As fires know no boundaries, it is paramount that landscape activities integrate fire-free elements, with the support of various levels of government.

Opinion 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Burning issues of post-pandemic economic recovery

Fires were used as a cost-effective tool both to expand agriculture and in farm practices, often small-scale operations.

National 6 years ago

PREMIUM
Peatland fires: Preventive action should be priority

Many forest fires are triggered by land clearance using the slash-and-burn technique -- a practice farmers have inherited from their ancestors.

World 6 years ago

PREMIUM
Smog raises questions about Indonesia’s commitment to transboundary haze treaty

The smog that wafts through the region calls into question the effectiveness of a regional transboundary haze treaty, as well as Indonesia's commitment to preventing and mitigating haze.

National 6 years ago

Investigators name one suspect in West Kalimantan wildfire probe

A 46-year-old has allegedly started a wildfire using a gas match and old rubber inner tube.

National 7 years ago

Fire kills 7-year-old boy, injures two in West Kalimantan

The police suspect that the fire was started by the victim's family, but cannot confirm this due to a lack of witnesses.

National 8 years ago

Five named suspects in Jambi land, forest fires

The Jambi Police have named five people as suspects during their investigation into seven land and forest fire cases, which occurred from January to August.

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