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Academia 4 days ago
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The remedy gap in transboundary haze
Building on the 2002 agreement, ASEAN has since declared the right to a clean and healthy environment and is now working on an action plan that may finally provide access to legal recourse for the region’s citizens harmed by transboundary haze pollution.
Asia & Pacific 1 week ago
Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak as fire haze eases
Malaysia had declared the emergency on Friday after thick haze caused by fires in Kalimantan pushed air pollution up to hazardous levels. Sarawak has been heavily affected by fires in Indonesia's Kalimantan, with the haze forcing school closures in some parts of the state.
Asia & Pacific 1 week ago
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Indonesia vows to work with ASEAN members on haze
The Indonesian government faces pressure from within and outside the country, including in the form of a protest in front of the Indonesian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur as haze blankets major cities in neighboring countries.
Asia & Pacific 1 week ago
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Haze besieges Southeast Asia as Indonesia’s wildfires rage on
On Wednesday morning, seven air monitoring stations across the metropolitan area of Philippine capital Manila recorded “unhealthy levels” of PM2.5 pollutant particulate, according to the country’s Environment and Natural Resources Department (DENR).
Asia & Pacific 1 week ago
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Japan answers fire aid call as haze smothers region
Japan is set to deploy three helicopters to help Indonesia battle forest and peatland fires in Kalimantan at Jakarta’s request, as smoke from the blazes spread across Southeast Asia and pressure mounts on the government to accept more international assistance.
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