In modern India, polluting sectors continue to be important pillars of the economy. Many argue that any attempt to get rid of coal would result a widespread loss of jobs. (similar), much of India's commercial transport is run on diesel(柴油). The idea of replacing diesel trucks and cars with cleaner electric powered vehicles (consider) too expensive. As the change from coal to natural gas would increase their operating (cost), business owners fear becoming less
(compete) in an increasingly global market.
One of the (large) contributors to air pollution in India, especially in the north of the country, is the agricultural sector. Every year, between October and November, thousands of farmers burn harvest residue(剩余物) as prepare fields for the new crop. The practice, (know) as stubble burning, leads to a smoky haze(雾霾) forming in much of northern India.
The government (try) to encourage the use of green technology, such as so-called "Happy Seeder" machines can sow seeds without having to remove the agricultural residue. However, this has proven to be expensive.
