Environmental Impacts of Energy on Air

While CO2 emissions often dominate discussions on the environmental impacts of energy, particulate air pollution presents a more immediate concern. Burning coal, wood, diesel, and animal dung leads to millions of premature deaths annually. In this episode, Angel Hsu from the University of North Carolina and Amod Pokhrel, a health sciences researcher at UC Berkeley, delve into the issues of air pollution. They explore innovative ideas and strategies to mitigate these harmful effects and improve air quality globally.