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Reducing air pollution: Stubble burning needs economic solutions

Fortunately, there is no dearth of potential gainful uses of crop residues

In power in both Punjab and Delhi, can AAP stub farm fires this winter?

Farmers are unconvinced about financial incentives; measures announced in previous years have had little impact

Stubble burning: Many measures but complete elimination off the mark

If stubble can be turned into a valuable proposition, farmers won't burn it at all because they are the ones first impacted by the deadly smoke that emanates from the fire

PM2.5 air pollution claimed 54,000 lives in Delhi last year: Study

Pollution levels remained almost six times above the prescribed WHO limits, according to a new study

Instead of gasping for breath, get yourself an air purifier this winter

The device is a boon especially for people with respiratory disorders

Punjab records 74,000 instances of stubble burning, maximum in 4 years

Experts said anger over farm bills and the government not paying the Supreme Court-ordered financial incentive to farmers could be among the reasons for the spike in farm fires

Latest news LIVE: Delhi-NCR shrouded by haze, air quality 'very poor'

Earlier in the day, Javadekar said that stubble burning is not a major factor for air pollution in Delhi-NCR. Stay tuned for thr latest news of the day:

Delhi air quality hits 'very poor' level: Govt measures, other key updates

The national capital's air quality was in the very poor category on Tuesday morning, the first time this season, with calm winds and low temperatures allowing accumulation of pollutants

Competition versus reservations

Reservations have eroded human capital in the Indian government, regulatory and public sector institutions

At 35%, stubble burning's share in Delhi pollution at its highest: SAFAR

However, Haryana and Punjab have recorded around 1,500 fewer farm fires in the last 24 hours

SC slams Punjab, Haryana for stubble burning despite its orders

"Why people are in this gas chamber? You better finish them all. This wrong is going on for long," the Court said

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR nears 'emergency' zone; schools shut till Friday

The extreme condition has prompted the authorities to order closure of schools till November 15 -- a second time in two weeks

Air pollution: Punjab farmer not burning stubble to get Rs 2,500 an acre

To seek the compensation, farmers have to submit a self-declaration proforma with the panchayat concerned by November 30 for claiming compensation

Delhi pollution: Stubble burning major contributor in 2019, says CPCB Secy

He suggested undertaking a special drive in the city to remove construction and demolition waste and garbage every year before October.

UP govt to set up biofuel plants to address issue of stubble burning

Will set up 1-2 biofuel plants in all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh

10 Greater Noida farmers booked, fined Rs 35,000 each for burning stubble

Delhi-National Capital Region has been grappling with hazardous levels of air pollution since late October

Centre accepted in SC stubble burning caused Delhi pollution, claims AAP

AAP Rajya Sabha MP and senior AAP leader Sanjay Singh said the BJP should apologise to the people of Delhi for politicising a sensitive issue like pollution.

Stubble burning: Authorities look for solutions; PM Modi reviews situation

All India Bhartiya Kisan Union Coordinator Yudhvir Singh said farmers will take time to switch to other crops but the government should promote crop diversification by providing some incentive.

Air pollution: 'We are helpless', say Punjab farmers on stubble burning

'The government should give us subsidy on machinery which we buy from other than the empanelled suppliers', says a farmer

It's public health emergency in Delhi but hardly a solution in sight

The share of stubble burning from the neighbouring states of Punjab and Haryana in Delhi's pollution rose to 46% on Friday, the highest this year