China reports less pollution from burning straw
Beijing (XNA) Oct 16, 2015 - China saw an "overall improvement" regarding air pollution from burning straw this summer, the Ministry of Environmental Protection reported Friday. Northern farmers traditionally burn straw after harvest and plough to bury the ashes in the ground, which they believe fertilizes farmland. Citing satellite data, the ministry observed 1,158 burning sites between May 20 and July 31, a 45 ... more
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