Covering climate in India (with Rishika Pardikar)

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Join host Richard Delevan on Wicked Problems as he engages in a compelling conversation with Indian journalist Rishika Pardikar. They discussed Rishika's extensive work covering environmental and land rights issues in India, including her stories from the coalfields of Central India and the impacts of major development projects on tribal lands. Rishika shares insights into India's complex climate and energy landscape, the challenges of effective climate reporting, and the cultural intricacies of her homeland. And what Western climate narratives keep getting wrong about India - and what they might learn by listening to voices like Rishika's.

00:58 Meet Rashika Kar: Environmental Journalist

01:47 Rishika's Journey into Environmental Reporting

02:21 Land Rights and Tribal Communities

03:24 Mega Projects on Tribal Lands

05:06 Challenges in Reporting from India

11:56 India's Coal Belt and Energy Transition

16:59 The Future of Energy in India

22:51 The Efficiency of Indian Appliances

24:00 The Politics of Climate Science

24:36 Challenges in India's Forecasting Capabilities

27:54 The Intersection of Religion and Science

28:53 Controversial Studies and Their Implications

32:01 The Role of Journalism in Climate Action

36:36 India's Climate Action Plans

40:10 Future Reporting and Closing Thoughts

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