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Putting out wildfires: How peat restoration has reduced fire risk in Indonesia's tropical forests

Putting out wildfires: How peat restoration has reduced fire risk in Indonesia's tropical forestsWorldPing

Peatland fires in Indonesia pose a major threat to habitats, wildlife and people. That risk is exacerbated by the country's periodic El Niño warming phases, which bring prolonged drought.

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