Indonesia is deploying an experimental method to combat widespread wildfires and haze by dispersing dry ice from aircraft over South Sumatra, following earlier attempts with cloud seeding and water bombing. The toxic smoke from the blazes has provoked criticism from neighboring countries, prompting the government to explore unconventional solutions. With fires persisting despite military involvement, officials are now testing whether dry ice can help suppress flames or alter weather patterns. The move reflects escalating efforts to address one of Southeast Asia’s most severe environmental crises.
Having tried cloud seeding and water bombing, one pilot project will see dry ice dispersed by plane across the province of South SumatraAs fires ravage Indonesia, emitting a toxic smoke that has drawn the ire of regional neighbours, the government is testing an unusual new approach to tackle the haze: dry ice.Having tried cloud seeding, water bombing and sending in army personnel to fight the fires, Indonesia’s coordinating security minister said dry ice would be dropped on the province of South Sumatra on Thursday. Continue reading...
