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202329 minPGcurrent-affairs

Agro Ecology Environmental Crime

India's Lethal Farming Practices

202329 minPGcurrent-affairs

India suffers from polluted landscapes and poisoned workers due to Europe's cotton demand.

Agro Ecology Environmental Crime

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Channel: Journeyman Pictures

India's Lethal Farming Practices

2023• 29 minPG

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India suffers from polluted landscapes and poisoned workers due to Europe's cotton demand.

Synopsis

India faces severe consequences from its cotton industry, driven by Europe's demand for cheap cotton. The country grapples with polluted landscapes and poisoned workers, as pesticides banned in Europe are freely used in India. Workers report health issues, with one stating, 'I have constant headaches, I can't breathe properly anymore.' The impact extends beyond individual health, as spills from pesticide manufacturing plants contaminate entire regions. With increasing competition from China in the cotton trade, India’s reliance on these harmful practices raises urgent questions about sustainability and worker safety.

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