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Join host Richard Delevan on Wicked Problems as he engages in a compelling conversation with Indian journalist Rishika Pardikar. They discussed Rishika's extensive work covering environmental and land rights issues in India, including her stories from the coalfields of Central India and the impacts of major development projects on tribal lands. Rishika shares insights into India's complex climate and energy landscape, the challenges of effective climate reporting, and the cultural intricacies of her homeland. And what Western climate narratives keep getting wrong about India - and what they might learn by listening to voices like Rishika's.
00:58 Meet Rashika Kar: Environmental Journalist
01:47 Rishika's Journey into Environmental Reporting
02:21 Land Rights and Tribal Communities
03:24 Mega Projects on Tribal Lands
05:06 Challenges in Reporting from India
11:56 India's Coal Belt and Energy Transition
16:59 The Future of Energy in India
22:51 The Efficiency of Indian Appliances
24:00 The Politics of Climate Science
24:36 Challenges in India's Forecasting Capabilities
27:54 The Intersection of Religion and Science
28:53 Controversial Studies and Their Implications
32:01 The Role of Journalism in Climate Action
36:36 India's Climate Action Plans
40:10 Future Reporting and Closing Thoughts
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