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Borneo forest fires spike again: Why El Niño isn’t the sole culprit

By Frisa Irawan Ginting, Dosen Ilmu Tanah dan Sumber Daya Lahan, Universitas Andalas
Dian Fiantis, Professor of Soil Science, Universitas Andalas

Kalimantan’s land fires aren’t just down to El Niño—they are caused by soil losing its ability to hold water. Prevention must start by restoring the soil’s natural balance.

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