Santosh Harish, an expert on air pollution, discusses the scale of harm caused by air pollution, including the burning of municipal waste and industries without pollution control equipment. The podcast covers the impact of air pollution on health and global deaths, the concept of declining marginal harm, challenges of reducing air pollution in India, the role of courts in addressing air pollution, and strategies for addressing air pollution in South Asia. It also explores the regulatory framework for controlling air pollution, challenges in regulating industrial pollution, and the potential benefits of using policy analysis and models to understand pollution emissions.

Santosh Harish, an expert on air pollution, discusses its severe impact on global public health and its contribution to approximately 12% of all deaths worldwide. He highlights sources of air pollution, such as vehicular and coal power plant emissions, as well as concerning examples like municipal waste burning and industries without pollution control equipment. The role of the judiciary in air pollution regulation in India is explored, along with the potential for progress through individual researchers and think tanks. The importance of media in creating awareness and driving change is also emphasized.