Archive · 19 Jan 2026

India's Food Waste Crisis Fuels Climate Disaster

India's Food Waste Crisis Fuels Climate Disaster

India is wasting a lot of food, which is making the climate crisis worse.

While many people in India are hungry, a huge amount of food is being thrown away.

This food waste ends up in landfills and releases a harmful gas called methane, which is very bad for the environment.

The problem starts at the farms where food is grown, continues through the supply chain, and ends with people throwing away food at home.

To fix this, India needs better storage, transport, and policies to reduce waste and help the environment.

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