Indonesia fires, global floods signal climate crisis; world's attention wanes

Severe fires in Indonesia have blanketed cities in toxic smoke, while floods in Istanbul, Chile, and Bangkok have caused urban chaos. The piece questions whether global attention to climate disasters is fading, suggesting a desensitization to recurring extreme weather events. This matters as it reflects shifting public and policy focus amid escalating climate impacts.

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