Laos seeks ways to tackle rising air pollution issues

VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Lao authorities from the forestry and environment sectors have discussed ways to tackle severe air pollution, which typically occurs at the start of the year when farmers burn fields and scrubland prior to planting new crops.

According to a report issued by the Lao Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on Thursday, authorities from Phongsaly, Xayaboury, Vientiane, Salavan, Bolikhamxay provinces and the Lao capital Vientiane, discussed the problems associated with air pollution and the effects on people's health, at a meeting held last Thursday.