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The relaxation of China’s straw burning ban
Burning stubble in the fields had been largely banned since 1999, but local governments are now allowing the practice in some circumstances.
Carbon & Climate
China’s air pollution control enters ‘deep water’ phase
Now the main challenges lie in regional disparities, increased coal-chemical use and volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions.
The 2026 fire season in Indonesia is already showing early signs of escalation, as burned areas reached 32,637 hectares by February, 20 times higher than the same period in 2025.
With an increase in air pollution levels in several areas, Sri Lankan authorities trace transboundary air pollution as a key reason for the island’s poor air quality.
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