Why India Is Getting Less Sunshine Every Year | Vantage on Firstpost | N18G

India is losing its sunlight — literally. Over the past three decades, the country has seen a steady decline in sunshine hours, a phenomenon known as solar dimming. Caused by pollution, aerosols, and cloud cover, it’s hitting the north Indian plains and western coast the hardest — dimming skies, reducing crop yields, and weakening solar power output. Every lost hour of sunlight means fewer kilowatt-hours and greater strain on farmers. Scientists warn that if aerosol emissions and industrial haze continue unchecked, India’s renewable energy goals could dim along with its skies. --- Sunshine Duration | Pollution | Environment Degradation | Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #sunshineduration #envrionment #pollution #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V