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Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies

Toxic wildfire haze spreads across South East Asia as 'super' El Niño intensifies
BBC Science Thursday 03 September 2026, 11:35 UTC 1 min read
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Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.

Millions of people have been exposed to the smog, with more than 12,000 children suffering respiratory issues.
South East Asia (LOCATION) El Niño (ORG)
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