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Science

Opinion: Opinion: Why Delhi's Smog Can't Be Fixed From Space

Reported by NDTV 19 Oct 2026, 2:05 pm IST 1 min read

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The clearest sign that Delhi is on a path to cleaner air would be a decline in the amount of paddy grown nearby, and therefore the acreage liable to be burned each year.

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Section: Science
Topics: Farmers & agriculture
Places: Delhi
First reported by: NDTV
Published: Monday, 19 October 2026, 2:05 pm IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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