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...
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