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Indonesia considers 'ecological terrorism' label for wildfires

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Indonesia is facing its most severe wildfires in over a decade, exacerbated by a strong El Niño phenomenon. President Prabowo Subianto is considering classifying these fires as 'ecological terrorism' and has declared a zero-tolerance policy for individuals and corporations responsible for starting them. The fires have caused hazardous haze affecting neighboring countries like Singapore and Malaysia, and have led to a rise in respiratory illnesses. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a significant policy consideration by a national leader in response to a major environmental crisis. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Indonesia considers 'ecological terrorism' label for wildfires

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Indonesia’s Prabowo mulls labelling wildfires as ‘ecological terrorism’

    Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for stricter regulations and sanctions against those who use slash and burn methods to clear land, as the country struggles to contain wildfires that have been raging for weeks. Indonesia is battling its most intense wildfires in 1…

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