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How to Stop the Pollution Caused by Burning Rice Residue? A Study from Bangladesh ,Policy Brief No. 67- 12

Policy Briefs » How to Stop the Pollution Caused by Burning Rice Residue? A Study from Bangladesh

By : Mohammed Ziaul Haider

Rice is the most important crop in Bangladesh. Rice straw, produced as a by-product, can be used for many purposes. However, farmers burn a great deal of straw, contributing to a range of environmental pollution problems including atmospheric brown clouds and black carbon. This Brief examines farmer behaviour in Bangladesh and discusses whether farmers can be induced to use other methods to get rid of rice residue.


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