Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong Vows Action Over Haze-Causing Fires
· World · Bloomberg, CNBC
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has vowed to identify companies responsible for the forest and peatland fires in Indonesia that have blanketed the city-state in haze for weeks. Wong warned in a social media post that culpable companies could face legal action under Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act. The haze has been exacerbated by an extended dry period across the region. Singapore authorities are also exploring joint action with other countries to address the recurring transboundary issue. The exact companies under investigation have not yet been named publicly.
Why it matters
The transboundary haze poses severe public health risks and disrupts daily life for residents in Singapore. Enforcing the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act holds foreign and domestic corporations accountable for environmental damage that crosses national borders.
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