An curved arrow pointing right. Petrified wood is one of the most sought-after materials in the world for both its aesthetic value and its scientific value. But in Indonesia, miners who risk their ...

PALEMBANG, Indonesia (AP) — More than 300 forest and peatland fires on Indonesia's Sumatra island caused hazy skies across the region on Monday, prompting government officials to ask people to ...

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Firefighters in Indonesia were battling several peatland fires in several locations on Sumatra island on Wednesday, officials said. The fires started Tuesday afternoon near residential areas and ...

A boat sails on Musi River as thick haze from forest fires shroud the city of Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Officials on Indonesia’s Sumatra island on Monday asked ...