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- 1Kuala Lumpur tops global pollution ranking as haze chokes Southeast Asia●Kuala Lumpur is the world's most polluted city due to haze, Singapore third
Kuala Lumpur ranked as the world's most polluted major city, with Singapore in third place, according to air quality index readings cited in the report. The cause is haze, the seasonal smoke from forest and peatland fires that drifts across Southeast Asia. The ranking highlights how transboundary smoke continues to degrade air quality across the region, drawing attention to the recurring environmental and health problem affecting millions of residents.
- 2Boglands Deserve Recognition as Museums Against Climate Change●Opinion | Boglands Are Museums That Help Protect Us From Climate Change
A New York Times opinion piece argues that peat bogs should be valued like museums, preserving ancient records of human and natural history while storing vast amounts of carbon. The author contends that protecting boglands is a practical climate strategy, keeping greenhouse gases locked in the ground rather than released into the atmosphere as peat is drained or mined.
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A science news feature titled 'Science on Repeat, Peat, Peat' highlights renewed research attention on peatlands, examining how repeated studies and long-term monitoring deepen understanding of these carbon-rich ecosystems. Peatlands are increasingly studied for their role in storing carbon and shaping climate outcomes, and the feature underscores why scientists keep returning to them as a subject of ongoing research.