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Audio Slideshow: Reducing Indonesia's Peatland Fires

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Uncontrolled fires in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, have destroyed vast peatland forest areas, ruined livelihoods, and
led to massive emissions of smog and greenhouse gases. Our
latest audio slideshow tells the story of how IRI and its partners are using science to develop an early-warning system to reduce the risk of these fires occurring.

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IRI multimedia pieces now available on Vimeo...
Anyone can now view, share or embed IRI's videos via the popular video-sharing site, Vimeo. Visit our user page to see more audio slideshows, recorded seminars and other presentations.




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