Damaged Crops in India

Soot which locals claim comes from the coal power plant is seen here on local crops. Local people believe the coal based thermal power plant in Dahanu is responsible for damage to their Chiku and Mango crops. Farmers in the area have noticed a fall in the harvest and less abundance of the crops.

Unique identifier: GP01WJM

Type: Image

Shoot date: 16/02/2009

Locations: Dahanu, India, Maharashtra

Credit line: © Greenpeace / Emma Stoner

Ranking: ★★★★ (E)

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