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Journalist Beth Gardiner Traveled the World to Report on Air Pollution

Journalist Beth Gardiner Traveled the World to Report on Air Pollution

FromGlobal Dispatches -- World News That Matters


Journalist Beth Gardiner Traveled the World to Report on Air Pollution

FromGlobal Dispatches -- World News That Matters

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
May 23, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Air pollution results in the premature death of 7 million people around the world each year. It is a major global killer harming people in nearly every corner of the globe.  My guest today, Beth Gardiner is a journalist who traveled the world examining the impact of air pollution. Her new book is called Choked: Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution.    In our conversation she shares stories from her reporting, which includes not only detailing the harmful impact of air pollution but also an examination of policies that are working toward cleaner air for all. 
Released:
May 23, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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The longest running independent international affairs podcast features in-depth interviews with policymakers, journalists and experts around the world who discuss global news, international relations, global development and key trends driving world affairs. Named by The Guardian as "a podcast to make you smarter," Global Dispatches is a podcast for people who crave a deeper understanding of international news.