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Mark Parrington

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ECMWF senior scientist working on monitoring global #wildfire emissions, #airquality, atmospheric chemistry & #scicomm for the #CopernicusAtmosphere Monitoring Service @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int

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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
#CopernicusAtmosphere is closely tracking newly detected methane plumes resulting from a significant leak in eastern Niger. This finding was delivered by CAMS Methane Hotspot Explorer. 🔗 atmosphere.copernicus.eu/copernicus-a... Methane Hotspot Explorer: apps.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/methane-expl...
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EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 14/10/2026
🔥 Monitoring Earth’s wildfires from space. How do EUMETSAT & #Copernicus track fires globally? By combining atmospheric models with high-res satellite imagery: 🛰️ Sentinel-3: Global imagery 🌍 Meteosat-12: Rapid scanning over Europe/Africa 💨 CAMS: Smoke/aerosol forecasts
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EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 13/10/2026
🆕: Europe’s 1st geostationary sounder enters service today! 🛰️ The satellite - renamed as 'Meteosat-13' - will detect signs of atmospheric instability even before clouds form: "Forecasters will see weather risks earlier... and that saves lives," says EUMETSAT DG Phil Evans: bit.ly/4zshitH
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ECMWF @ecmwf.int · 12/10/2026
This week, ECMWF is taking part in Brussels Climate Week, joining policymakers, industry leaders, researchers and other key stakeholders to discuss how trusted weather, climate and environmental information can support a more resilient and sustainable Europe. ➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
🌍 As of 15 September 2026, dust alerts have been recorded across the global dust belt, from the Sahara & Arabian Peninsula to Central Asia & Australia. Among the European cities, Las Palmas recorded the highest number, with a total of 20 alert days.
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) invites tenders for the co-design of greenhouse gas policy services under #CopernicusAtmosphere, supporting collaboration with national inventory agencies. Deadline: 5 Nov 2026. 🔗 Info: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/cams254b-co-...
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
🔥Wildfire emissions can affect air quality far from where fires are burning. During summer 2026, several smoke plumes from North America crossed the Atlantic towards Europe, while fires in Indonesia exposed populations to very high PM2.5 concentrations.
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Global total estimated fire emissions were the second-lowest in the 24-year CAMS dataset for September 2026. However, Indonesia recorded its third-highest September monthly total estimated emissions, contributing to Asia having the highest estimated fire emissions of any continent. ⬇️ @ecmwf.int
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ECMWF @ecmwf.int · 06/10/2026
Behind every weather forecast lie millions of observations gathered from satellites, aircraft, ships, buoys and other instruments. ECMWF monitors these instruments throughout their lifecycle, from their rollout and evaluation through to their retirement. Read more ➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
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Mark Parrington @mparrington.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
📢 Webinar programme available for the 8th Joint Training in Atmospheric Composition. 8 webinars, open to all, will take place between 6–16 Oct, with lectures & demonstrations on remote sensing, trace gas retrievals & wildfire monitoring. More info: atmostraining2026.esa.int @ecmwf.int @eumetsat.int
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
🌍 In 2026 (through 15 September), 51% of the global population was exposed to very or extremely poor air quality due to ground-level ozone. In Asia, 53% experienced extremely poor levels. Explore in the CAMS #AtmosphereWatch: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/air-quality/... @ecmwf.int @ec.europa.eu
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ECMWF @ecmwf.int · 05/10/2026
14 teams from across Europe and Africa presented innovative solutions to real-world weather, climate and environmental challenges at the Code for Earth Final Day 2026, held at ECMWF's headquarters in Reading, UK, on 23 September. Read more ➡️ www.ecmwf.int/en/about/med...
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Three charts based on #CopernicusAtmosphere data you shouldn’t miss this month: 📈 Tracking the development of the Antarctic ozone hole – CAMS, arranged by Copernicus EU 1️⃣ www.instagram.com/p/DdWRkpHEf2... Monitor the ozone hole: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/monitoring-o... ⬇️
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EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 02/10/2026
Captured by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 23 September 2026, this image shows smoke plumes and haze from multiple fires in southern Kalimantan on the island of Borneo, Southeast Asia. Find out more at our Image of the Week: bit.ly/4dh7Roo
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Mark Parrington @mparrington.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
2026 cumulative daily total fire emissions for Indonesia to 30 Sept continue to keep pace with previous El Niño years of 2015, 2019 & 2006. #CopernicusAtmosphere GFASv1.2 data available via Fire Emissions Watch apps.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/fire-emissio... @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int
Cumulative daily time series of fire emissions from Indonesia for 2003 to 2026. As of mid-September the 2026 emissions are keeping pace with the increased fire emissions during previous strong El Niño years (i.e., 2015, 2019 and 2026)Time series of daily total estimated fire emissions from Indonesia between 1 July and 31 December for all years between 2003 and 2026. Daily total emissions for 2026 have been consistent with those of the previous strong El Niño years of 2015, 2019 and 2006.
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Eos @eos.org · 01/10/2026
Scientists found evidence for wildfires that burned only around 560 miles from the South Pole 90 million years ago, making them the southernmost fires ever documented. eos.org/articles/wil...
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Wildfires Burned in Antarctica 90 Million Years Ago - Eos
A new study finds evidence for the southernmost wildfires currently known, which may have facilitated a transition from temperate rainforest to peatland in Antarctica.
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Reviews of Geophysics @reviewsgeophysics.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Dovrou & Voulgarakis (2026) explore our current understanding of the chemical reactions within #wildfire smoke plumes. 🔥 In @eos.org, we asked the lead author to give an overview of fire plumes, how scientists study them, and future directions for research. 🔗 eos.org/editors-vox/... #AGUPubs
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Where Fire Ends, Chemistry Begins - Eos
Once smoke is generated, chemical reactions reshape its gaseous and particulate constituents, altering what travels downwind and what people, ecosystems, and the climate are exposed to.
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Ozone pollution is interlinked with our climate, health, ecosystems & food production. During the first eight months of 2026, almost 40% of the global population was exposed to extremely high ozone levels, including 60% of people in Asia. 🔗 atmosphere.copernicus.eu/air-quality/... #AtmosphereWatch
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Association for Fire Ecology @afe-fireecology.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Read "Roadmap for the future of extreme wildfire events" in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s…
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Association for Fire Ecology @afe-fireecology.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Read "Hierarchically scaled remote sensing and field datasets for three-dimensional wildland fuel characterization" in the #FireEcology Journal #SNFECO link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s…
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🌫️ Air pollution knows no borders. Around 2 billion tonnes of sand & dust enter the atmosphere every year. In 2026, smoke from North American wildfires regularly reached the Arctic & crossed the Atlantic to Europe. Explore the CAMS #AtmosphereWatch: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/air-quality/... @ecmwf.int
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Mark Parrington @mparrington.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Persistent regional haze & #airquality impacts of extreme Indonesia fires through Sept 2026 with daily mean PM2.5 concentrations repeatedly exceeding @who.int guideline of 15 μg/m3 based on @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social global forecasts ads.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/datasets/cam... @ecmwf.int
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EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 30/09/2026
🛰️Have you heard about the EUMETSAT Satellite Application Facilities, or SAFs? The eight SAFs are dedicated centres of excellence that turn satellite observations into operational data and software products for meteorological and environmental applications. www.eumetsat.int/about-us/sat...
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ESA Earth Observation @esaearth.esa.int · 01/10/2026
EarthCARE tracked Anak Krakatau’s volcanic plume 🌋 Following the eruption on 4 September, the satellite captured the plume’s vertical structure, revealing layers of ash, gases and aerosols at different altitudes and supporting aviation safety. More 👉 www.esa.int/Applications...
This image uses a capture from Copernicus Sentinel-3 on 5 September overlaid with data from EarthCARE’s MSI, ATLID and CPR instruments. The image also notes aircraft flight levels: most aircraft cruise around FL350, which means 35,000 ft (about 10,700 m).

Credits: ESA (contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (2026), modified by ESA)Image showing before and after the eruption of Anak Krakatau. The “before” image is from 08 August and the “after” image is from 15 September.

Credits: contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data (2026), modified by ESA
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Guardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 01/10/2026
‘The toll is huge’: El Niño-driven wildfires overwhelm Indonesia’s orangutan population
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‘The toll is huge’: El Niño-driven wildfires overwhelm Indonesia’s orangutan population
The global climate phenomenon has triggered devastating infernos in the ape’s Indonesian heartlands, with long-term effects on the animals still unknown
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The CAMS Atmosphere Watch explores the air we share: ozone, the invisible pollutant that crosses borders; wildfire smoke that can turn local disasters into continental air pollution episodes; and dust, the global traveller. Discover the data behind it: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/atmosphere-w...
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Are you a journalist? Check out our press resources page with all the information and highlights you need to develop stories based on CAMS #AtmosphereWatch. Find charts, maps, visualisations and more! Discover our press resources: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/press-resour... @ecmwf.int @ec.europa.eu
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Mark Parrington @mparrington.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Smoke and haze has been widespread across the Maritime Continent but most of the fires in Indonesia, and worst air quality impacts, have been occurring in the provinces of West, Central, South and East Kalimantan.
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Mark Parrington @mparrington.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Persistent regional haze & #airquality impacts of extreme Indonesia fires through Sept 2026 with daily mean PM2.5 concentrations repeatedly exceeding @who.int guideline of 15 μg/m3 based on @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social global forecasts ads.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/datasets/cam... @ecmwf.int
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ECMWF @ecmwf.int · 30/09/2026
CAMS Atmosphere Watch 2026 report is out now! This report was compiled by the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), which is implemented by ECMWF. It provides an overview of key topics in air quality and atmospheric composition. ⬇️
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European Environment Agency @eea.europa.eu · 30/09/2026
Half of Europe's population was exposed to poor or worse ground-level ozone levels so far in 2026, as successive summer heatwaves drove up concentrations, according to new @CopernicusECMWF analysis. 🔗 atmosphere.copernicus.eu/air-quality/... #AirQuality #Ozone
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🌫️ Air pollution knows no borders. In 2026 so far, 40% of global population was exposed to harmful ozone pollution, & wildfire smoke & desert dust affected regional and hemispheric air quality. 🔗 Explore the full story in CAMS #AtmosphereWatch: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/air-quality/... @ecmwf.int
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OpenAQ @openaq.org · 29/09/2026
Air pollution contributes to more than 8 million deaths annually--nearly 70% of which are from cardiovascular causes. These deaths are preventable if we have access to clean air and open air quality data. Cleaner air = healthier hearts, longer lives. 🩵💙 #WorldHeartDay
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
🔔 One day to go! Tomorrow, 30 September, #CopernicusAtmosphere will release the first edition of CAMS #AtmosphereWatch. Get ready to explore three stories about air pollution in 2026: ground-level ozone, wildfire smoke and long-range dust transport. @ecmwf.int
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Mark Parrington @mparrington.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
It was an honour to contribute to this @africacleanair.bsky.social webinar and present a short overview of the work we do in the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service and how to access our open data in the context of African air quality. @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int
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EUMETSAT @eumetsat.int · 28/09/2026
EUMETSAT has officially taken charge of Copernicus Sentinel-4. 🛰️ Flying on #MTGS1, Sentinel-4 will provide hourly observations of air quality & atmospheric composition over Europe, helping improve European air quality forecasts. Service is expected to begin in 2027: bit.ly/3TVaNR1
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Join the CAMS User Workshop in Greece on 13 October 2026 at the Academy of Athens. Learn about #CopernicusAtmosphere and its future in Greece, share user needs and connect with other users. Register by 25 September: atmosphere.copernicus.eu/cams-user-wo...
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Brockmann Consult @brockmannconsult.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
A cloud formation stretching hundreds of kilometres across #Alberta - far above a layer of wildfire smoke. 🛰️ Our latest #BCEarthGallery post explores this striking example of High Lee Clouds observed by #Sentinel2 and #Sentinel3: 👉 bit.ly/4dN9Lgy #EarthObservation #Clouds #Atmosphere #Canada
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africacleanair.bsky.social @africacleanair.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Where does air quality action in Africa stand today? The Africa Air Quality Brief 2026 tracks progress across the continent while highlighting priorities for further action. Join us as we unpack the findings. 29th Sept | 12 GMT | 15 EAT bit.ly/4cSVXAT
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📣 Mark the date! On 30 September, #CopernicusAtmosphere will release the first edition of CAMS #AtmosphereWatch, a new publication exploring how ground-level ozone, wildfire smoke & dust plumes travel across borders & affect air quality far from their sources. Stay tuned! @ecmwf.int @ec.europa.eu
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The Copernicus Marine Service @copernicusmarine.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Last Chance: Copernicus Arctic Hub - Data and Tools for the #Arctic Don’t forget to secure your place on our #Webinar to harness data from the #ArcticHub to visualise changing conditions on QGIS, Jupyter and R. 🎫https://events.coastal.hub.copernicus.eu/e/the-copernicus-arctic-hub #Training
The image is a promotional banner for the Copernicus Hubs Training Session titled "The Copernicus Arctic Hub: Data and Tools for the Arctic." It provides details of the online event, scheduled for 22 & 24 September 2026. The background features an aerial view of icy Arctic landscapes. Logos included are of the European Union, Copernicus, Arctic Hub, Mercator Ocean International, and Noveltis.
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The Copernicus Marine Service @copernicusmarine.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
With three instruments to measure a range of environmental indicators, the Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellite will improve the Earth observation system and enable #Europe to build a more reliable view of the planet. marine.copernicus.eu/news/copernicu… #CopernicusMarine
A Computer-Generated Image from the European Space Agency (ESA) depicting the Vega-C rocket opening to reveal the Copernicus Sentinel-3C satellite housed within. The rocket, trailing fire, launches out of the atmosphere of Earth from French Guiana, reaching the dark expanse of space. The background reveals the curvature of Earth against a starry night sky.
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
@ecmwf.int invites tenders to develop an evaluation & quality control framework for emission & surface fluxes products under #CopernicusAtmosphere, targeting existing and emerging services for monitoring global emissions and natural fluxes. Deadline: 30 Sep 🔗 atmosphere.copernicus.eu/cams284a-eqc...
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Guardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 16/09/2026
The 'apex predator' of fires choking south-east Asia - podcast
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The 'apex predator' of fires choking south-east Asia - podcast
While Europe’s catastrophic summer made headlines in Australia, the climate emergency happening in close neighbour Indonesia is less well known. Kate Lamb joins Matilda Boseley to talk about just how consequential these fires could become
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Guardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 21/09/2026
‘The physical toll is visceral’: How Indonesia’s fire haze affects millions - visual guide
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‘The physical toll is visceral’: How Indonesia’s fire haze affects millions - visual guide
Intensified by this year’s super El Niño, fires in Borneo and Sumatra are emitting toxic air for swathes of the population in Indonesia and its neighbours
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The current size of the Antarctic ozone hole is close to the record observed in 2015. Our forecasts suggest that it may set a new record in the coming days. The good news is that, despite its large size, the 2026 ozone hole is much shallower than the one eleven years ago. More ⬇️ @ecmwf.int
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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
The Africa Air Quality Brief 2026 examines fine particulate matter (PM2.5) across Africa, including where ground-based monitoring is limited. It highlights the influence of Saharan dust, biomass burning & human activities. 🔗 atmosphere.copernicus.eu/air-quality-... #CopernicusAtmosphere @ecmwf.int
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Mark Parrington @mparrington.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Cumulative daily total fire emissions for Indonesia to 15 September are keeping pace with previous El Niño years of 2015, 2019 & 2006. Analysis of #CopernicusAtmosphere GFAS data available via Fire Emissions Watch apps.atmosphere.copernicus.eu/fire-emissio... @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social @ecmwf.int
Cumulative daily time series of fire emissions from Indonesia for 2003 to 2026. As of mid-September the 2026 emissions are keeping pace with the increased fire emissions during previous strong El Niño years (i.e., 2015, 2019 and 2026)Time series of daily total estimated fire emissions from Indonesia between 1 July and 31 December for all years between 2003 and 2026. Daily total emissions for 2026 have been consistent with those of the previous strong El Niño years of 2015, 2019 and 2006.
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Josie Glausiusz @josiegz.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Power of Mama is made up of 146 women, aged between 10 & 58, from 10 villages in West Kalimantan, in Indonesian Borneo. Power of Mama is Indonesia’s first-ever all female firefighting team, formed to protect one of the planet's most biodiverse regions. www.theguardian.com/world/ng-int...
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The women saving Borneo: battling fire, patriarchy and super El Niño on Indonesia’s peatland frontlines
Fire threatens Kalimantan’s rainforests. On the peatland frontlines, a group of local mothers is defending their community
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