India is currently facing a severe air pollution crisis due to stubble burning, a common practice of burning crop residue after harvest in the states of Punjab and Haryana. The smoke from these fires, combined with other sources of pollution such as vehicle emissions, industrial activity, and dust, creates a thick haze that reduces visibility and poses serious health risks. According to NASA’s Worldview satellite images, the layer of smog stretched from Pakistan to the Bay of Bengal on November 8, 2023, indicating that many other states in north India are also affected. The air quality index (AQI) in Delhi … Continue reading NASA Satellite Images Reveal the Extent of India’s Air Pollution Crisis