Delhi’s bad air is not the farmers’ fault: Understanding the ins and outs of stubble-burning
Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is often cited as a reason for Delhi’s choking air quality. The practice of burning of the crop residue, left behind after the harvesting of paddy (rice), usually takes place between September 15 and November 30 every year. During these months, the blame for ‘stubble burning’ is constantly directed…