How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear
Singapore is experiencing severe air pollution as toxic haze from Indonesian wildfires obscures iconic landmarks. The smoke from the fires is impacting air quality across several Southeast Asian nations.
Why it matters
The environmental crisis highlights the transboundary nature of climate-related disasters and their impact on public health and urban visibility.
How toxic haze is causing Singapore’s landmarks to disappear Close Indonesia is facing one of its worst wildfires seasons, with around one million hectares of land burned so far this year.
In Singapore, iconic landmarks are being shrouded in toxic haze from the fires. The BBC’s Tessa Wong is there and breaks down how the wildfire smoke is impacting countries around South East Asia.
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