How is coal power impacting India's agriculture sector
Coal power is costing India up to 10% of its rice and wheat crops.
- Coal power plants release harmful pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere, leading to air pollution.
- Air pollution from coal plants can cause damage to crops by reducing photosynthesis, stunting growth, and decreasing crop yields.
- Pollutants from coal power plants can also contribute to acid rain, which harms soil fertility and affects crop production.
- Water pollution resulting from coal ash disposal can contaminate water sources used for irrigation, affecting the quality of water for agriculture.
- The environmental impact of coal power on agriculture can lead to economic losses for Indian farmers and contribute to food security challenges in the country.
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