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Delhi's Toxic Smog Claims 1,000 Lives; Solutions Emerge

6/27/2025

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In November, Delhi was engulfed in toxic smog, primarily due to rice stubble burning, leading to over 1,000 deaths in the city and 259 in Kanpur. The densely populated Indo-Gangetic plain intensified the health crisis. Innovative solutions like the "happy seeder" offer hope, aiming to curb stubble burning and enhance soil vitality.

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In November, Delhi was engulfed in toxic smog, primarily due to rice stubble burning, leading to over 1,000 deaths in the city and 259 in Kanpur. The densely populated Indo-Gangetic plain intensified the health crisis. Innovative solutions like the "happy seeder" offer hope, aiming to curb stubble burning and enhance soil vitality.