India’s stubble burning leads to USD 30 billion economic loss

Three-fold risk increase of respiratory diseases from crop residue burning Economic loss estimated to be nearly USD 30 billion annually Living in districts with air pollution from intense crop residue burning (CRB) is a leading risk factor for acute respiratory infection (ARI), especially among children less than five years, in northern India. Additionally, CRB also … Read more

Mar 19, 2026 10:53 AM IST
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