Pollution from winter waste burning in cities three times higher than summer, study finds
Winter brings weaker winds, more stable atmospheric conditions and, in many places, temperature inversions that restrict the dispersion of pollutants; the World Resources Institute India study also attributes increased waste burning partly to its use for warmth, alongside seasonal waste disposal practices
· 9/10/2026, 3:39:11 PM· 2 min read
Winter brings weaker winds, more stable atmospheric conditions and, in many places, temperature inversions that restrict the dispersion of pollutants; the World Resources Institute India study also attributes increased waste burning partly to its use for warmth, alongside seasonal waste disposal practices
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