Taking Satellites to Heart: India’s Air Pollution Monitoring and the Disease Burden of Poor Air Quality. In conversation with Professor Sagnik Dey on Science, Health, and Policy.
Published: Feb 1, 2025
According to Professor Sagnik Dey, over 75 per cent of India’s population breathes air that does not meet national standards. According to WHO air quality guidelines, almost 95 or 98 per cent of India’s air quality is poor. (Photo Courtesy: Prasad, Guwahati).
Abstract: Air pollution is a pressing issue with profound health, climate, and policy-making implications. In this episode of the G'nY Live podcast series, The Air We Fear, Professor Sagnik Dey, an eminent expert in atmospheric sciences from IIT Delhi, discusses with Dr Sulagna Chattopadhyay, Editor-in-Chief, Geography and You, the complexities of air pollution measurement, its impact on public health, and the role of satellite-based research in shaping policy responses. From decoding air quality standards to advocating for data-driven interventions, this discussion highlights the urgent need for a more integrated approach to tackling air pollution in India.
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