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Singapore moves to toughen cross-border haze law
Original: Singapore’s government proposes toughening its law on cross-border haze, responding to a devastating wildfire season in
Singapore's government has proposed strengthening its law on cross-border haze, a response to a devastating wildfire season in Indonesia that sent smoke drifting across the region. The move targets companies responsible for fires causing hazardous air pollution in Singapore. Residents regularly face school closures and health warnings during haze episodes, making enforcement against Indonesian fire-starters a long-running point of public frustration.
Why now: Indonesia's wildfire season has renewed public concern over haze pollution affecting Singapore.
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- Singapore’s government proposes toughening its law on cross-border haze, responding to a devastating wildfire season in Indonesia · business · 19
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