Anna Dworakowska, Polish Smog Alert & Vidyut Mohan, Takachar
Anna Dworakowska, Polish Smog Alert & Vidyut Mohan, Takachar
8 December 2023
Climate Connections: One breath of fresh air at a time - eco-warriors putting the lid on burning in Poland and India
Air is the basic life support for all living beings on Earth, including humans.
But clean air isn't always a given for those living in Poland and India - countries plagued by air pollution caused by various forms of burning - to keep warm during cold winters and to get rid of agricultural waste respectively.
In this episode of Climate Connections, we feature the inside story with:
- Vidyut Mohan, Co-Founder and CEO,Takachar & 2021 Earthshot Prize Winner - who developed a cheap and portable technology that converts crop residues into sellable bio-products like fuel and fertilisers.
- Anna Dworakowska, Co-founder & Director, Polish Smog Alert & 2023 Earthshot Prize Finalist - who is fighting for coal bans across Poland and a shift away from traditional smokers.
Feature produced and edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Voiced by: Emaad Akhtar
Music/sound credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors
Photo credits: The Earthshot Prize
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