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Wildfires in Indonesia Affect Children's Health

From Mongabay · September 10, 2026
Wildfires in Indonesia Affect Children's Health

In Borneo, Indonesia, wildfires intensified by El Niño are threatening children's health. A young girl named Siti Sarah experienced sleepless nights as fires approached her village. These fires can cause air pollution, which is harmful to everyone, especially children. It's important to understand how climate change and weather patterns like El Niño can lead to such environmental challenges.

Based on reporting from Mongabay. Read the original story →