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Southeast Asia breathes sigh of relief as rains ease smog crisis

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HOPE. Rains are bringing hope that the haze crisis could end. Photo by Bagus Indahono/EPA

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (Oct. 30, 2015) — Persistent rains have cleared the air across vast stretches of Southeast Asia that have choked for weeks on hazardous smoke from Indonesian fires, with officials expressing hope Thursday the crisis could soon end.

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Dirty cloud 9 - Who are the world’s top carbon emitters

SMOKY. A picture dated January 16, 2013 shows smoke billowing out from a plant in Tokyo bay, Japan. Franck Robichon/EPA

MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 29, 2015) — We know the world is growing warmer, but are we aware who’s contributing the most to climate change?

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Aquino on haze - Help, don’t blame, Indonesia

AFFECTED. The haze from forest fires from Indonesia have begun to affect cities in Mindanao like Davao City. Photo by Editha Caduaya/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 27, 2015) — Philippine President Benigno Aquino III said that instead of pointing fingers, Southeast Asian nations should help Indonesia solve its haze problem.

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Haze in parts of the Philippines - 9 ways to stay healthy

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MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 27, 2015) — It has been hazy for Metro Manila and parts of the Visayas and Mindanao since last week, with Mindanao’s haze caused by Indonesian forest fires.

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Philippines cancels flights, alerts hospitals over haze

AFFECTED. The haze from forest fires from Indonesia have begun to affect cities in Mindanao. Photo by Editha Caduaya/Rappler

MANILA, Philippines (Oct. 25, 2015) — The Philippines cancelled flights and put hospitals on alert on Sunday, as its southern and central islands were covered by thickening haze from Indonesian forest fires.

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