Egypt launches early-warning drive against ‘Black Cloud’ air pollution
Environmentalists blame the burning of agricultural waste, mostly rice straw, for the pall of smoke that turns Cairo's already poor quality air into an even more toxic mix.
The plan includes intensified inspections of agricultural waste burning, industrial facilities, brick kilns and landfills, as well as daily vehicle-emissions checks.
Smoke rises from burning garbage in downtown Cairo October 20, 2011.
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