Southeast Asia Chokes Again: 11 Years On, Has Anything Changed?
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Southeast Asia is once again covered in thick smog from forest fires. The pollution, known as transboundary haze, crosses national borders and affects millions of people.
This crisis looks familiar. Eleven years ago, catastrophic fires caused similar damage across the region. At that time, governments promised to take tougher action.
Now, those promises are being tested. The haze has returned, and many are asking a simple question: has the region learned anything from 2015?