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India is developing as rapidly as any country on earth, and much of that growth is fueled by one of the dirtiest energy sources out there—coal. A new study has shown that pollution from coal-fired power plants is killing between 80,000 and 115,000 Indians every year.
India is developing rapidly, and much of that growth is fueled by one of the dirtiest energy sources, coal. With even more coal plants planned, a new study shows that pollution from coal-fired power plants is killing up to 115,000 Indians every year. Report editor Ashish Fernades joins host Steve Curwood to discuss the state of coal in India.