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77% of Haryana Farmers Admit Evening Stubble Burning to Evade Satellites
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What Happened?
A study by CEEW reveals that 77% of surveyed Haryana farmers burn paddy stubble in the evening to avoid satellite detection. The study highlights limitations in satellite monitoring methods.
Key points
- 77% of 1,500 surveyed farmers in Haryana admitted to burning stubble between 4 PM and 8 PM.
- The study indicates a shift in burning times to evade satellite detection.
- About 6% of farmers acknowledged complete or partial burning, likely underreported due to social stigma.
- Haryana reported a 90% reduction in farm fires over the last five years.
- The study highlights structural limitations in satellite monitoring methods for detecting stubble burning.
Key insights
- The shift in burning times may complicate efforts to reduce air pollution from stubble burning.
- Farmers' behavior indicates a need for improved monitoring technologies to effectively address stubble burning.
- The underreporting of burning activities suggests a gap in understanding the true scale of the issue.
Why it matters
The findings highlight the ongoing challenges in managing agricultural residue burning and its environmental impact.
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Haryana· StateCouncil on Energy, Environment and Water· OrganizationPM2.5· Technology
Source
Business Standard
