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Indonesians share impact of haze on their livelihoods

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In short

Prolonged forest fires and severe haze have caused massive disruptions to daily living and commerce throughout Indonesia. The persistent crisis has triggered widespread health complications among residents while forcing local schools to shut down. Businesses are struggling to function as workers across multiple professions face immense challenges to their ongoing livelihoods.

Key points

  • Severe environmental conditions continue to threaten the economic well-being of working c…: Severe environmental conditions continue to threaten the economic well-being of working citizens.
  • Prolonged toxic smoke has caused widespread interruptions to essential public education s…: Prolonged toxic smoke has caused widespread interruptions to essential public education systems.
  • Workers across diverse professions face significant daily challenges to maintaining their…: Workers across diverse professions face significant daily challenges to maintaining their normal livelihoods.

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Four professions, one crisis: Indonesians share impact of haze on their livelihoods

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Indonesians share impact of haze on their livelihoods

Months of forest fires and toxic haze in Indonesia has severely disrupted daily life. The crisis has caused widespread health problems, forcing schools to close and leaving businesses across the country struggling.

Published On 29 Oct 2026

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