Stubble: an opportunity to earn
Failure to convert waste into wealth reflects missing agri-circular economy
Every year, as winter approaches, Lahore and other cities across Punjab are engulfed by hazardous smog, posing serious risks to public health, disrupting daily life and reducing visibility. Environmental experts frequently identify crop-residue burning, particularly rice-stubble burning in Punjab and across the border in India, as a major contributor to seasonal air pollution. However, smog also results from vehicle...