Underground revolution: Asia’s grave problem

To solve land shortages, many Asian countries have encouraged “eco-burials” that involve the cremation process. But considering the environmental effects of cremation, the benefits may be short-term at best.

chinese style tomb
These elaborate, expansive Chinese tombs are a symbol of piety and reverence for ancestors, but at what environmental price? Image: Shutterstock

eco-business: In the crowded cities of Asia, the lack of space isn’t just a problem for the living: cemeteries are filling up faster than ever and governments are scrambling to solve the sensitive yet urgent problem of where to put the dead.

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