Fire in Sumatera...Haze in Penang

Obviously...pollution is a global issue.
Can we still afford to turn a blind eye to this?

18 June 2009
Missus pushing on the final section before reaching the peak.
Visibility reported to be at between 4 & 5 kilometers on that day.

A typical Dam view at the peak on a clear day.
Date picture taken: 7 June 2009