Arunabha Ghosh: 5 steps for clean air in India

Dr. Arunabha Ghosh discusses the pervasive issue of air pollution, drawing parallels between China's successful efforts to combat pollution and the current situation in India. He introduces the Mission 80, 80, 80, aiming to reduce air pollution in 80 Indian cities by 80% by 2027. The talk emphasizes the role of citizens in demanding clean air and outlines five actionable steps to achieve this goal. The session concludes with a Q&A, highlighting the importance of civil society in driving change.

What was the significant action taken by China in 2014 to address air pollution?

• Banning all vehicles in major cities

• Introducing a new tax on industries

• Declaring a war on pollution

• Implementing a nationwide lockdown

How many deaths in India were attributed to air pollution in 2017?

• 2 million

• 1.2 million

• 800,000

• 500,000

What is the goal of the 'Mission 80, 80, 80' proposed by Dr. Arunabha Ghosh?

• To increase renewable energy usage by 80% by 2027

• To reduce air pollution by 80% in 80 cities by 2027

• To plant 80 million trees by 2027

• To reduce vehicle emissions by 80% by 2027

What is one of the first steps citizens should take to combat air pollution according to Dr. Ghosh?

• Invest in personal air purifiers

• Educate themselves about air quality

• Boycott all industrial products

• Move to less polluted areas

Why is it important for citizens to become active monitors of air quality?

• To reduce the cost of air quality sensors

• To ensure accurate weather predictions

• To hold polluters accountable and demand action

• To increase the value of their property

What role does empathy play in combating air pollution?

• It helps in understanding the challenges faced by others

• It encourages people to ignore pollution issues

• It reduces the need for government intervention

• It increases the demand for luxury goods

How can citizens contribute to reducing waste and pollution in their communities?

• By segregating and recycling household waste

• By ignoring local environmental policies

• By using more plastic products

• By avoiding public transport