Indonesia considers wider dry ice trials to tackle forest fire haze
⏮ BeforeHaze from forest fires has been a recurring problem in Indonesia.
✅ NowOfficials are considering expanding a dry ice trial that was judged fairly effective in South Sumatra.
In short
- A South Sumatra dry ice trial was described as fairly effective.
- Indonesia's new disaster agency head, Kristomei Sianturi, raised expanding it across the country.
- The key questions are whether it is effective, affordable and applicable across Indonesia.
Why the Good News Desk likes this one
Haze from forest fires affects air quality across parts of Indonesia each year. A trial in South Sumatra has been judged fairly effective, but the government has not yet decided to expand it. The idea is still under consideration, so readers should treat it as a promising test rather than a solution.
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From CNA
"If this technology is considered effective, does not cost too much and can be applied across Indonesia, then why not?" new Indonesia disaster agency head Kristomei Sianturi said.
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