The volunteers risking their lives to defuse Indonesia's wildfire 'carbon bombs'
Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient stores of carbon - and sending a toxic smog across South East Asia.
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"Once a fire becomes uncontrolled, it harms many people. Not just humans, but also animals and plants."
— Dwi Sujatmoko , Activist
"We're doing everything we can to help deal with this haze disaster because it's our duty."
— Dwi Sujatmoko , Activist
"Tropical peatlands in Indonesia are among the world's most effective natural carbon stores."
— Dr Nisa Novita , Academic
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Peat fires in Borneo are releasing ancient stores of carbon - and sending a toxic smog across South East Asia.
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