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Indonesian sky turned orange due to haze

The Haze

Indonesian forest and peatland fires have spread hazardous haze across Southeast Asia, disrupting tourism, aviation, agriculture, education, and public health. With economic losses mounting in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia, the recurring crisis exposes weaknesses in… 

typhoon

More People, More Cameras, More Headlines

Are disasters really becoming more frequent and deadly, or do they simply feel that way? This study examines 40 years of disaster data to separate physical hazards from population exposure, vulnerability, media visibility, and the…