Wildfires Threaten Indonesia's New Capital, Nusantara
Fires consuming 400 hectares of forest have encroached on the outskirts of Indonesia's newest capital. The wildfires, w…
Indonesia Wildfires: 19.7 Million Metric Tons Emitted
In early September, Indonesia’s wildfires sent 19.7 million metric tons of smoke into the air, turning the city of Pont…
Deforestation's Impact on Orangutans and Their Habitat
The dense, smoky haze in Borneo and Sumatra signals a devastating loss of habitat for orangutans. Forest fires, often m…
Burning Landscape of 1962: Wildfire or Controlled Burn
The haze over the woods — scorched and barren — was 1962's reality of devastating fires. Its cause, however, could have…
Military's 1970 Plan to Weaponize Forest Fires
In the early 1970s, the U.S. military strategized to weaponize forest fires, planning to use chemicals like desiccants…
Climate Change Drives Increase in Wildfires
Climate change is intensifying wildfires worldwide, with regions like Australia and California already facing extensive…