Anant Sudarshan
Associate Professor at the Department of Economics at the University of Warwick and a Senior Fellow at the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC). Specializes in environmental economics.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 1h 40min
Anant Sudarshan on Market Solutions to Air Pollution, Energy Policy, and Ecological Disruption
Anant Sudarshan, an expert in environmental economics from the University of Warwick and the Energy Policy Institute at Chicago, discusses critical issues of air pollution in India. He sheds light on the challenges posed by crop burning and vehicular emissions, advocating for market-based solutions. The conversation delves into the intertwined effects of agricultural subsidies on groundwater and pollution management. Sudarshan also discusses the alarming decline of vultures, emphasizing their ecological importance and the ripple effects on public health.
Jul 25, 2024 • 32min
The human cost of the decline of nature’s carcass cleaners
Anant Sudarshan, an environmental economist at Warwick University, reveals the staggering impact of vulture decline in India on human health, linking it to an increase in mortality due to the toxic effects of diclofenac. Mariana Nabais from the Catalan Institute explores Neanderthal butchering techniques, shedding light on ancient culinary practices and dietary habits. The conversation extends to fascinating parallels between human and chimpanzee communication, suggesting shared evolutionary traits in conversational behavior. This blend of ecology, history, and anthropology paints a vivid picture of our interconnectedness.
