The green deal: Renewable energy became the new buzzword in 2021

October and November once again saw people in the National Capital Region of Delhi dealing with toxic air pollution. Like every year, despite fines and bans, stubble burning by farmers in the adjacent states of Punjab and Haryana contributed to this. And like previous years, the Supreme Court and the green tribunal came down heavily on the authorities, and the governments took temporary measures to address the situation. India’s efforts to reduce stubble burning, which accounts for 30% to 40% of winter air pollution, have, however, failed to address the issue.