What does the Southeast Asia Haze refer to?

Childish pranks in SE Asian universities

The large number of SE Asians who smoke cigarettes

The smoke from the slash-and-burn agriculture each year

The region's #1 soccer team

The Southeast Asia Haze refers to the smoke that is produced from the annual practice of slash-and-burn agriculture in the region. This practice involves farmers intentionally setting fire to land to clear it for agricultural purposes, leading to the release of a significant amount of smoke and pollutants into the air. The haze often results in reduced visibility, air pollution, and respiratory problems for those living in the affected areas.