Spotlighting Dirty Air on Independence Day

About this episode

This episode explores how young Ghanaians used Independence Day to advocate for urgent action on air pollution.

On a day typically defined by parades, patriotic speeches and national pride, some young Ghanaians chose a different path in marking Independence Day in Ghana. Instead of celebrating, they took to the streets, demanding urgent action on air pollution — an issue estimated to contribute to more than 32,000 deaths annually in the country. In this episode, host Michael Asharley explores how Independence Day became a platform for environmental activism, speaking with Betty Adjei of the Green Afric...

People in this episode

Host: Michael Asharley

Guest: Betty Adjei

Topics covered

• air pollution
• environmental activism
• Independence Day
• public health
• youth activism

Keywords

• air pollution
• Ghana
• Independence Day
• environmental activism
• public health
• youth protests

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Ghana

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