A study finds stacking bricks differently could help this country fight air pollution
NPRSunday, May 18, 2025 at 9:00:00 AM
** Turns out, the way bricks are stacked in Bangladesh could be a game-changer for the country’s toxic air. Researchers found that simple tweaks to brick kiln designs—like stacking bricks in staggered rows instead of straight columns—can slash pollution by improving airflow and burning efficiency. It’s a low-cost fix for an industry that’s a major contributor to the smog choking cities like Dhaka.
What This Means: ** Bangladesh has some of the worst air quality globally, and brick kilns are a big part of the problem. This isn’t about fancy tech or massive investments—it’s about smarter, practical changes that could clean up the air faster than you’d think. For a country where pollution cuts lives short, something as simple as rearranging bricks could mean breathing easier for millions.
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