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Environment Minister Reports 24.8% Drop in Straw Burning
The Ministry of Local Development and the Environment focused on addressing air pollution episodes during the autumn season. Results from September 1 to October 7, 2026, showed a 24.8% decrease in straw-burning points, equivalent to a reduction of 161 points compared to the same period in 2025, achieved through an integrated satellite imagery monitoring and analysis system. Additionally, surveillance on industrial facilities was intensified, with 81 violations of legal limits detected and appropriate measures taken. Field campaigns targeted factories and agricultural waste, resulting in the collection of over 1.2 million tons of rice straw, which helped reduce emissions by an amount equivalent to 16,611 tons of pollutants. Furthermore, campaigns were carried out to inspect vehicles and raise awareness among citizens, including the issuance of 132 reports for open-air burning, all aiming to comprehensively reduce sources of air pollution.
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