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Indonesia deploys massive resources to fight El Niño wildfires

8/29/2026

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Indonesia deployed helicopters, aircraft, pumps and 260,000 masks to combat El Niño wildfires threatening 3.4 million people.
London’s ultra-low emission zone was linked to larger lung capacity in nearly 1,700 children by 2022.
Paris reduced PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide levels by more than half since 2005 through cycling initiatives.
India’s National Clean Air Programme achieved its 40 % reduction target in fewer than 7 % of 131 cities.

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Indonesia deployed helicopters, aircraft, pumps and 260,000 masks to combat El Niño wildfires threatening 3.4 million people.
London’s ultra-low emission zone was linked to larger lung capacity in nearly 1,700 children by 2022.
Paris reduced PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide levels by more than half since 2005 through cycling initiatives.
India’s National Clean Air Programme achieved its 40 % reduction target in fewer than 7 % of 131 cities.