India’s Pollution Crisis: Can Emission Trading Really Work? Planet People Profit

Описание: India is growing fast, but the air we breathe is getting worse...

In this episode of Planet People Profit, Sudipto Dey, Editor, Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs, Outlook Business, speaks with Professor Michael Greenstone, one of the world’s leading experts on environmental regulation and the economics of clean air.

His research has shaped pollution policies across the US, China and India, including the groundbreaking Gujarat emissions trading experiment.

From smog-filled cities to rising healthcare costs, pollution has quietly become one of India’s biggest economic and public-health crises.

In this wide-ranging conversation, we discuss:
Why pollution is not inevitable in fast-growing economies
How markets can be used to reduce emissions — just like money
Why some environmental regulations fail while others succeed
What India’s new carbon markets can learn from global research

The episode ends with a fascinating insight into what keeps climate economists like Professor Greenstone awake at night — and what that means for India’s future.

🎧 Watch till the end for Professor Greenstone’s bold ideas on how India could redesign its environmental institutions for cleaner air and sustainable growth.

About Planet, People, Profit: Welcome to Planet, People, Profit—the new podcast series by Outlook Business, where sustainability meets action. As the name suggests, this podcast explores the intricate relationship between the planet, people, and the pursuit of profit.

Through this series, we delve into critical discussions, uncovering pressing environmental and social issues that often get overshadowed. Join us as we shine a light on the challenges and solutions shaping a more sustainable future.

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