Special Report: Vehicular Emissions, Not Stubble Burning, Identified as Top Cause of Delhi Pollution

A latest analysis by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) reveals that vehicular emissions, not stubble burning, are the primary cause of Delhi's toxic air this winter. The report highlights that despite farm fires being at a multi-year low, pollution levels remain severe due to local sources. An environmental expert explains that while stubble burning's contribution has dropped to under 5 per cent, vehicular congestion and nitrogen dioxide levels have spiked. The discussion calls for an urgent, scaled-up plan to upgrade public transport and electrify fleets, questioning the political will to implement such measures effectively.