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Manal Awad recovers 242k tons of rice straw
During the first half of September, efforts to combat air pollution in Egypt faced significant challenges, primarily due to the burning of agricultural residues, industrial emissions, and vehicle exhaust fumes. The Ministry of Local Development and Environment confirmed that an integrated system—including continuous monitoring, early warning, and field interventions—contributed to identifying 131 burning hotspots and monitoring 173 smokestacks across 32 industrial facilities. As a result, 26 cases exceeding legal limits were addressed, and inspections were carried out at 20 establishments. On another front, over 242,000 tons of rice straw were collected, along with 31,000 acres of corn harvesting, helping to prevent the release of approximately 3,908 tons of pollutants. Community awareness efforts were also intensified through the organization of 187 campaigns and seminars aimed at increasing awareness of the dangers and the economic benefits of utilizing agricultural residues, thus supporting initiatives to improve air quality and protect citizens' health.
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