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The Three-Fold Impact of Stubble Burning
Stubble burning is not just an environmental issue. It’s a crisis affecting farmers, soil, and air quality.
Environmental Damage
Stubble burning is responsible for nearly 8% of India's total greenhouse gas emissions, and its impact has been growing. Since 2011, emissions from agricultural residue burning have increased by 75%, further accelerating climate change and environmental degradation.
Soil Degradation
The burning process eliminates organic matter crucial for soil structure and water retention. The extreme heat destroys essential microbial life in the soil, stripping it of its natural fertility. Over time, this depletion forces farmers to rely more on chemical fertilizers, increasing their input costs and making their land less productive.
Health Hazards
Stubble burning releases PM 2.5, which significantly worsens air quality. This pollution contributes to widespread smog, affecting both rural and urban populations leading to serious respiratory illnesses, impacting millions of people across India, particularly in the northern regions where stubble burning is most prevalent.