In India's toxic smog-filled capital, environmental change hits the poorest the hardest, even extending to the air people breathe. For those working outside like rickshaw driver Rizwan, there is no escape from Delhi's deadly smog.
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00:34 Primary cause is pollution.
00:36 That is the reason that I've stopped running outside.
00:39 I kind of realize that it's harming me more
00:41 than it's benefiting me.
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01:10 Yes, there is a contrast in the air pollution impact
01:14 across diverse socioeconomic ranges.
01:16 Poor people cannot afford those personal mitigation measures,
01:21 like even they cannot afford masks or purifier
01:24 is completely out of reach.
01:26 And that is why we should not rely on such kind of--
01:31 I mean, obviously, those who can afford purifier are using it.
01:36 But ultimately, if we have to really think
01:38 about the entire population, we must cut down emissions.
01:41 That's the only way.
01:43 I obviously am very aware of my own privilege.
01:47 And I'm aware that I think someone whose economic life is
01:52 like synonymous with being outdoors, being outside,
01:57 they can't afford that.
01:58 They can't afford to be indoors, very simply.
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