TIMEasia Magazine: Hazy Days

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The Trouble with Thailand
Bombings in Bangkok cap an unhappy year for the Land of Smiles, which has been roiled by a coup, economic-policy miscues and an ongoing Muslim insurgency

Indonesia's Perilous Skies
As rescuers continue the search for a downed Indonesian airliner, some say the country's aviation industry has grown too far, too fast

Can the Afghans Defend Themselves?
As in Iraq, an exit strategy for foreign troops depends on building up the Afghan army. But recruiting new soldiers is growing more difficult

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One Country, One Sky
Pollution mixes on both sides of the border in China's highly industrialized Pearl River Delta, so a cleanup will require joint efforts from Hong Kong and Guangdong

Choking on Growth
Rapid economic development has led to filthy air. The good news: this is a mess that can be cleaned up

Indoor Pollution
So Are You Safe Inside? No Chance

What you can do
Sorry, That Mask Won't Help

The Green Century
As leaders gather for an earth summit, we bring you a special report on ways to transform the environment
[09/2/2002]

Feeling the Heat
Yes, the world is warming up. And yes, a new U.N.-sponsored report says, humans are to blame
[04/9/2001]

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FROM THE DECEMBER 13, 2004 ISSUE OF TIME MAGAZINE; POSTED MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2004