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Southeast Asia Haze Worsens, Triggering Mask Distribution and School Closures
Haze from intensifying Indonesian wildfires has worsened air quality across Southeast Asia, prompting Singapore to accelerate its distribution of N95 masks. In East Timor, schools were shut due to the pollution. Reporting from Singapore suggests a narrative framing the situation as an "act of God," with a lack of clarity on responsibility.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Centre (6): CNBC, Channel News Asia, France 24, NBC News, South China Morning Post, The Japan Times