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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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Combating Indoor and Outdoor Air Pollution

This chapter examines the critical impact of household waste burning on air quality, revealing that indoor air pollution accounts for a significant portion of related health deaths. It discusses the socioeconomic barriers to adopting cleaner fuels and the resistance to changing traditional cooking methods, particularly among women. Additionally, the chapter highlights the complexities of transitioning to cleaner vehicles in urban settings and the challenges of air pollution governance in India.

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