Indonesia's Wildfire Crisis Leads to Record Emissions

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Indonesia is currently facing its most severe wildfire season in over a decade, with blazes ravaging dry forests and peatlands in Borneo and Sumatra. From September 1 to 7, fire-related emissions soared to 19.7 million metric tons, representing over one-third of global emissions, as reported by Copernicus data. The intensity of emissions surpassed 1,500 kilograms per square kilometer, exceeding Russia's figures by more than tenfold. Additionally, emissions were 273% higher than the seasonal norm. In Pontianak, West Kalimantan, the air quality index reached a dangerous level of 394. Disclosure:This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using Ai-assisted tools ai-generated

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00:00Indonesia's wildfire emissions are now the highest in the world.

00:03From September 1 to 7, fires released 19.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide.

00:10That accounted for more than one-third of global fire emissions.

00:13The fires are burning across dry forests and peatlands.

00:16The hardest-hit areas include Kalimantan, on Borneo, and eastern Sumatra.

00:21Copernicus data shows emission intensity exceeded 1,500 kilograms per square kilometer.

00:27That is more than 10 times Russia's level.

00:30Emissions are also 273% above the seasonal average.

00:34The fires are being intensified by extreme drought and El Nino conditions.

00:39Authorities say this is Indonesia's most intense wildfire season in 11 years.

00:43In Pontianak, West Kalimantan, the air quality index reached 394.

00:49A reading above 300 is considered hazardous.

00:51With dry conditions continuing, authorities face growing challenges containing the fires

00:57and limiting dangerous smoke pollution.

00:59Disclosure.

01:00This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced

01:03using AI-assisted tools AI generated.

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