### [2026-09-9](/feed/2026/09/9/index.md)

##### 2026 Indonesia wildfires
# The C3S reports that wildfires in Kalimantan and Sumatra, Indonesia, produced more than 19.7 million metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions from September 1 to 7, the world's highest total and more than one-third of global fire emissions. 




### Sources:

1. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/indonesian-wildfire-emissions-surge-worlds-highest-data-shows-2026-09-09/)

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