WorldWhy a toxic choking haze has gripped Indonesia for months

Indonesia is enduring its worst fire season in a decade, with wildfires burning nearly 2 million hectares. Smoke has blanketed the region, including Malaysia and Singapore. The persistent toxic haze has sparked protests in Indonesian cities, where demonstrators are urging President Prabowo Subianto to declare a national emergency. His government is pursuing criminal charges against companies it says are responsible.