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Globally air pollution accounts for 7 million annual deaths according to the WHO. In India alone, air pollution causes over a million deaths annually. Air pollution peaks during the post monsoon months in India especially the national capital, New Delhi is in the news every year for this reason. Will this change this time around? Karthik Ganesan, Research Fellow at CEEW joins Girish Shivakumar to share insights from their work in this space. Find out more about Karthik’s work here https://www.ceew.in/air-quality 

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In recent months, the lawmakers in the US have been tough on the meat alternatives industry especially in the way how products are labelled and marketed. So how are US start-ups bracing up for a face-off with the regulators and what can the European Union (EU) learn from the growth of the industry in US.  Finally, what can consumers like you and I expect from the market. On the second of the two part series on meat alternatives Laura Wellesley (Chatham House) and Meera Zassenhaus (New Harvest) share their views on the evolution of the alternate meat industry from the consumer end.  For more info check the report by Chatham House on Meat Analogues for EU and projects funded by New Harvest.

Also, Madison Marshall, a sustainability evangelist from US shares her views on the products available in the US market like the Quorn, Impossible Foods, Beyond Meat and ChickP. 

www.new-harvest.org | www.chathamhouse.org

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The meat industry accounts for about 15% of the total annual greenhouse gas emissions and the growth in global meat consumption will increase by 15% by 2027. On the first of two part series on meat alternatives Laura Wellesley (Chatham House) and Meera Zassenhaus (New Harvest) share ideas and regulatory perspective behind the advocacy for meat alternatives. For more info check the report by Chatham House on Meat Analogues for EU and projects funded by New Harvest.

www.new-harvest.org | www.chathamhouse.org

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Want to meet the lobbyists for your grandchildren? Meet ‘The Sustainability Mafia’. Started in 2018 by Ganesh Shankar this ‘Gang’ aims to bring together people in the sustainability space from around the world. Girish Shivakumar who is part of this gang gets into a chat with Ganesh on this episode.Interested to join the Sustainability Mafia? Drop an email with a brief intro to [email protected] And follow them at https://twitter.com/sus_mafia 

http://facebook.com/sustainabilitymafia/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainability-mafia 

https://medium.com/@sustainabilitymafia 

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Will we run short of Lithium to make batteries for Electric Vehicles (EV)? Not really! Listen to Teague Egan, CEO of EnergyX share his views on this interesting topic with Girish Shivakumar.

About EnergyX: Energy Exploration Technologies (EnergyX) based out of Austin, Texas claims to have found a novel way in lithium extraction through their patented LiTAS (Lithium Ion Transport and Separation) membrane nanotechnology. You can find out more about them at www.energyx.com  

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Dr Chetan Singh Solanki joins Girish Shivakumar to share his latest solar endeavour, the ‘Gandhi Global Solar Yatra’, commemorating 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. 

Prof. Solanki has been a popular voice for solar advocacy. His initiatives have had a positive impact in India over the years. Now, he takes his vision of ‘Energy Swaraj’ around the world. He has chosen to celebrate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi by sharing his principles to the global audience. Listen to the interview and sign up to participate in the event on 2nd Oct 2019.

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Wondering what to do with your electronic waste? Dr Shalini Sharma shares her story of building a convenient platform to dispose electronic waste with Girish Shivakumar on this epsiode. 

E-Waste Exchange aims to 'Transform E-Waste and Plastic Waste Management Sector'. It ensures the process is convenient, sustainable, economically beneficial and transparent.  

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Syed Mubasheer joins Girish Shivakumar to share his experience of covering 467kms in an electric car on a single charge. In 2017, Syed, an Electric Vehicle (EV) enthusiast undertook an endurance drive by redesigning his electric car to accomplish a distance of 330kms on a single charge. When batteries of the car finally drained, he had completed 467kms on a single charge. Syed shares his journey of travelling from Bangalore to Chennai and beyond on this mission. Yet another testimony to the fact that the time for electric vehicles is now!

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Shailaja Rangarajan joins Girish Shivakumar to share her story of creating one of India's first upcycling company, Rimagined.

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Check the amazing products upcycled at www.rimagined.com 

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If you have asked, “How can I make my home eco-friendly?” this is the episode for you. Girish Shivakumar shares three simple steps that you can take to ensure your home is eco-friendly. 

Step 1: Better water use and management

Step 2: Replace lights with LED 

Step 3: Go for efficient appliances they save a lot in the long run, it’s good for your pocket and the planet.

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