Tag: haze
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Haze-choked Indonesia records more than 170,000 respiratory cases
More than 40,000 of the cases – which range from mild coughs to pneumonia – involve toddlers.
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Respiratory problems climb past 170,000 cases in haze-hit Indonesia
Toddlers accounted for more than 40,000 of the respiratory cases in regions affected by haze in Indonesia.
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Haze in Singapore: Companies step up precautions for outdoor workers
Some employers are distributing N95 masks, issuing health reminders and preparing to adjust work arrangements if air quality worsens.
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CNA Explains: How does haze reach Singapore and what do air quality readings tell us?
Smoke from fires hundreds of kilometres away can take days to reach Singapore, with wind conditions affecting how it travels and disperses. CNA looks at how air quality is measured, and why what people see and smell may not always correspond with pollution readings.
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‘Never-ending’: Relentless wildfires push Sumatra’s firefighters to their limits
Wildfires in Indonesia have caused transboundary haze and disrupted livelihoods in Sumatra. In the second of a series, CNA meets the firefighters enduring choking smoke, sleepless nights and scarce water – and finds out what keeps them going.
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Indonesia doing ‘everything’ but still struggling to curb fires
The vast size of the territory and the challenging conditions of peatlands pose serious difficulties in dealing with forest fires, said a senior official.
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Commentary: Regional haze casts a pall on ASEAN’s influence
ASEAN’s credibility will ultimately depend on whether it can translate regional commitments into practical results, says an ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute fellow.
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East and west Singapore join central region in recording unhealthy air quality amid haze
The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) hit 105 in the west and 102 in the east at 6am. The central region, which entered the unhealthy range a day earlier, recorded a reading of 123.
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Air quality back at unhealthy levels in central Singapore
The 24-hour Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) in the central region hit 102 at 1pm.
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Commentary: Asia has to prepare before climate disasters, not just cope after they strike
When it comes to climate adaptation and resilience in the region, there are wide gaps between estimated needs and available capacity and finance, says former foreign correspondent Nirmal Ghosh.
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