Clean Air Report Ghana
In a world where the very air we breathe is threatened, we embark on a journey to uncover the hidden truths about air pollution. Welcome to Clean Air Report Ghana, a program where we discuss Ghana’s growing air quality crisis and how it affects every aspect of our lives and our planet.
The program is a collaboration between Joy News, New Narratives and leading Ghanaian newsmedia. The host is Michael Asharley.
Podcasting since 2023 • 15 episodes
Clean Air Report Ghana
Latest Episodes
Funding the Fight for Clean Air
Michael Asharley explores a stunning global paradox: while air pollution kills nearly 8 million people a year, funding for cleaner air is rapidly disappearing. Between 2022 and 2023 alone, support for outdoor air quality in sub-Saharan Africa d...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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Pennies for Clean Air, Billions for Fossil Fuels
Air pollution kills an estimated 28,000 Ghanaians every year — and costs the country up to $2.8 billion in lost productivity. Yet, as the crisis deepens, global funding for clean air is falling.In this episode of Clean Air Report Gha...
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Episode 6
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Mercury as a Dangerous Air Pollutant: The Hidden Cost of Gold Extraction in Ghana
In Ghana’s gold towns, the danger isn’t always underground — it’s in the air.Michael Asharley investigates a new report by the FCDO, Pure Earth, and the EPA, revealing alarming levels of mercury in the air across artisanal and small-scal...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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12:47
When the Air Turns Toxic: How Pollution Fuels Breast Cancer and Hypertension
This week on Clean Air Report Ghana, host Michael Asharley connects the dots between the air we breathe and the diseases we fear most. It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month — but beyond lifestyle and genetics, could Ghana’s polluted air b...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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14:59
The Blame in the Air: Why Accountability Matters for Clean Air
Who’s responsible for cleaning Ghana’s air — the Ministry of Transport, the Energy Commission, the EPA, or your local assembly?Trick question. It’s all of them — and that’s exactly the problem.In this episode of Clean Air Report ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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