BBC Science · Climate · 2026-09-06
The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon
The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs' Indonesia is in the throes of a wildfire catastrophe. Amid a so-called "Super El Niño" that has supercharged local drought conditions. Thousands of active fire hotspots are spreading and multiplying across the country. When these peatlands catch fire, they risk releasing millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and methane.
Why it matters. Understanding wildfire crises in carbon-rich peatlands is crucial for civic learners studying global climate change and local disaster response efforts.
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