These fires are a major reason why Indonesia's greenhouse gas emissions are the third highest of any country.  More than 80 percent of Indonesia's emissions come from fire, deforestation, and degradation of peat swamps.

These fires are a major reason why Indonesia's greenhouse gas emissions are the third highest of any country. More than 80 percent of Indonesia's emissions come from fire, deforestation, and degradation of peat swamps.

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