Indonesian wildfire emissions surge to world's highest
Indonesia is experiencing its most intense wildfire season in 11 years, with carbon dioxide emissions reaching the highest levels globally. Scientists attribute the surge to 'super-El Niño' weather conditions causing extreme heat and drought.
Why it matters
The massive surge in emissions highlights the environmental impact of climate change and extreme weather patterns on global air quality.
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Fire emissions from Indonesia from September 1 to September 7 reached 19.7 million metric tons, overtaking Russia this week and making up more than a third of the global total, according to Fire Emissions Watch, a portal developed by the European Union's Copernicus climate monitoring service.
ndonesia is facing a surge in emissions from wildfires burning through parched stretches of forest and peatland in Kalimantan and Sumatra, with carbon dioxide readings currently the highest in the world, data showed on Wednesday.
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