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#170 – Santosh Harish on how air pollution is responsible for ~12% of global deaths — and how to get that number down

80,000 Hours Podcast

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Air Pollution Crisis in India

This chapter addresses the severe air pollution issues affecting India, with a focus on the Indo-Gangetic Plain and its detrimental impact on public health. It explores various contributors to pollution, including vehicular emissions, waste burning, and stubble burning, emphasizing the need for multi-regional cooperation to combat the crisis. The discussion highlights the complexity of sources and enforcement challenges in regulating air quality, particularly in densely populated urban areas like Delhi.

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