Sulawesi wildfires threaten world's oldest cave paintings as El Nino intensifies

Indonesia's worst wildfires since 2015, driven by severe El Nino, are threatening the 67,000-year-old cave paintings in Sulawesi. Researchers warn that heat and smoke could accelerate deterioration of the artworks. The fires also signal broader environmental and health risks across the region.

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