Why is India’s farm fire counting method being disputed
Investigating the controversy surrounding the methodology used for tracking farm fires.
- The dispute over India's farm fire counting method is centered around the use of satellite data to track agricultural fires.
- Some critics argue that the method of counting farm fires is unreliable and underestimates the actual number of fires.
- Others claim that the methodology does not differentiate between different types of fires, leading to inaccurate data.
- The accuracy of the farm fire counting method is crucial for assessing air quality and the impact of crop burning on pollution levels in the region.
- Experts recommend the need for more sophisticated techniques and mechanisms to improve the tracking and monitoring of farm fires in India.
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