Articles with "peatland fires" as a keyword



Peatland fires in Alaska will double by the end of the century

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Published in 2025 at "Scientific Reports"

DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-19682-4

Abstract: During recent summers, warm and dry conditions have increased the occurrence of wildfires and potentially peat-fires across Alaska. Limitations in resolving the fine-scale distribution of peatlands and climate observations have constrained our ability to accurately… read more here.

Keywords: fires alaska; double end; century; peatland fires ... See more keywords

A scoping review on the health effects of smoke haze from vegetation and peatland fires in Southeast Asia: Issues with study approaches and interpretation

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Published in 2022 at "PLoS ONE"

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0274433

Abstract: Smoke haze due to vegetation and peatland fires in Southeast Asia is a serious public health concern. Several approaches have been applied in previous studies; however, the concepts and interpretations of these approaches are poorly… read more here.

Keywords: vegetation peatland; health; health effects; peatland fires ... See more keywords

Peatland Fire Weather Conditions in Sumatra, Indonesia

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Published in 2023 at "Climate"

DOI: 10.3390/cli11050092

Abstract: This study was conducted to identify the fire weather conditions needed to assess future peatland fires under climate change. Recent peatland fires in Indonesia have resulted in globally significant environmental impacts. Nevertheless, fire weather in… read more here.

Keywords: fire; peatland fires; weather conditions; fire weather ... See more keywords

Dynamics of Peatland Fires in South Sumatra in 2019: Role of Groundwater Levels

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Published in 2024 at "Land"

DOI: 10.3390/land13030373

Abstract: During the dry season, extensive peatland fires in South Sumatra and another peatland in Indonesia result in environmental damage and pose health risks to humans. The Indonesian Government has implemented several measures to prevent the… read more here.

Keywords: groundwater; groundwater levels; south sumatra; peatland fires ... See more keywords

A key indicator of transboundary particulate matter pollution derived from Indonesian peatland fires in Malaysia

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Published in 2017 at "Aerosol and Air Quality Research"

DOI: 10.4209/aaqr.2015.04.0215

Abstract: ABSTRACTWe characterized ambient total suspended particulates (TSP) based on ground-based samplings in Malaysia during non-haze days and haze ones affected by Indonesian peatland fires. Furthermore, a key indicator of Indonesian peatland fire was determined based… read more here.

Keywords: haze days; peatland; key indicator; peatland fires ... See more keywords