“HAZE” is a term used by governments because it sounds relatively mild. What Malaysia is actually experiencing is a toxic, smoke-laden crisis for which the word “smog” is more accurate.
It is important to recognise that the transboundary haze affecting Malaysia from Indonesian peatland and forest fires is a mixed contaminant with physical and chemical components.
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