Toxic Smoke From Indonesian Fires Covers Southeast Asia

Huge wildfires in Indonesia are spreading thick, dangerous smoke across the region, affecting millions of people.

A major environmental crisis is unfolding across Southeast Asia. Massive wildfires are burning through forests and peatlands in Indonesia, sending a thick, toxic haze into the air. The smoke is so bad that it has drifted far beyond Indonesia’s borders. Neighbors like Malaysia and the Philippines are now covered in a heavy blanket of smog. People in these areas are struggling to breathe as the air quality reaches dangerous levels. Experts say a strong 'El Niño' weather pattern is making things much worse. El Niño is a natural climate event that often brings drier weather to this part of the…