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Each year, CIFOR’s research and scientists are mentioned in over 1,500 news stories by local and international media outlets worldwide. Find the latest here, with over a decade of archives.


Indonesia Forest Fires Cause Alarming Air Pollution in Singapore; Schools Shut Down

Singapore ordered immediate closure of schools as air quality becomes worse due to thick smogs from Indonesian forest fires. Meanwhile, Centre for International Forestry Research scientist Herry Purnomo believes that Singapore and Malaysia should share the responsibility for the fires as both countries are “carbon credit buyers” and benefit profit from Indonesia’s palm oil, as reported in The Sydney Morning Herald
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