Indonesian fires spread toxic haze across South East Asia as government tries new methods
Photo: The GuardianHow the sides differ Left sources emphasize the government's experimental dry ice pilot; alternative sources stress blame on companies accused of burning land and on authorities who failed to stop them.
Fires in Indonesia are producing toxic haze that is affecting the wider region and has angered neighbouring countries. One report says the government has already tried cloud seeding, water bombing and deploying army personnel, and is now testing dry ice dispersed by plane over South Sumatra province. Another report focuses on mounting anger at companies accused of burning land and at authorities accused of failing to stop them. The coverage differs mainly in whether it highlights firefighting efforts or questions of responsibility.
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Focuses on the government's firefighting attempts, including an unusual dry ice pilot in South Sumatra, alongside regional irritation over the smoke.
Frames the haze as a question of responsibility, highlighting public anger at companies accused of burning land and at authorities seen as failing to act.
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