South East Asia haze: What is slash-and-burn?
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There has been concern over the extent of land clearance for palm oil plantations in Indonesia
Singapore and parts of Malaysia and Indonesia have been shrouded in a dense, pungent smog in recent days caused by fires in Indonesia.
Pollution levels have hit record highs and while the blame game goes on, the one common factor has been the term "slash-and-burn".
The growing demand for palm oil has made the crop a lucrative farming option
The BBC's David Shukman explains the impact and cause of the haze
- Published21 June 2013
- Published21 June 2013
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