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Indonesia blames peatland degradation for raging fires, vows restoration

JAKARTA: Indonesia has blamed peatland degradation caused by past food estate projects for its worst wildfire season in 11 years and will work to restore its peat ecosystem, a senior official said on Thursday, as thick haze continued to blanket its cities and drift into neighbouring countries.

Indonesia blames peatland degradation for raging fires, vows restoration

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