Choked Capital: Why Delhi Leads India’s Air Crisis

Nov 21, 2024

Anubhuti Vishnoi is a Senior Editor at ET, focusing on India’s air quality crisis, while Karthik Ganesan, a Fellow at CEEW, works on energy and environmental solutions. They unpack Delhi's dire pollution levels and the political inaction fueling the crisis. The conversation also reveals the severe health impacts, particularly on children, and discusses innovative practices to tackle crop residue management in Punjab. Listeners gain insights into the urgent need for coordinated efforts to address air quality and agricultural challenges.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Delhi's Air Crisis: Personal Stories and Government Responses

01:44 • 5min

Air Quality Crisis in Delhi

06:22 • 6min

The Air Quality Crisis in Delhi

12:45 • 24min

Addressing Punjab's Agrarian Crisis Through Innovative Solutions

36:41 • 2min

Urban Pollution Trends and Cultural Yearning in India

38:20 • 3min