Indian city suffering record levels of poor air quality, partly caused by stubble burningThe illegal burning of crop stubble by farmers in India, one of the biggest causes of the record-breaking pollution that has enveloped Delhi over the past week, is expected to continue for the next two weeks, despite a supreme court order for all farm fires to be halted.Delhi has been experiencing its longest spell of hazardous air quality since public records began, with the city suffering from “severe” levels of pollution for nine days straight, prompting a public health emergency to be declared. Continue reading…
Via: Delhi pollution: farm fires set to continue despite court ruling
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