Time: 6:30 pm (India) | 1:00 pm (GMT) | 9:00 am (New York)
Can future cities have cleaner skies? The disruption of human activities during the recent coronavirus lockdown has enabled us to imagine the possibility of a world with improved air quality. The panel will bring together scientists working in China, India, and Kenya who will discuss the status of air pollution during this period of industrial slowdown and reduced emissions, as well as analyze the opportunities for long-term gains. Drawing from their research, they will deliberate upon pathways for strategic implementation of clean-air policies and practices in energy management, consumer choice, and school and healthcare systems.
Panelists:
● V. Faye McNeill, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, Columbia University
● Daniel Westervelt, Associate Research Scientist at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Columbia University
● Arlene M. Fiore, Professor, Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Columbia University
Moderator:
● Ravina Aggarwal, Director of Columbia Global Centers | Mumbai
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