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Rest of World
Released: 2024-02-29
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Released: 2024-02-29
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Riders in the smog

Riders in the smog

Time: 21:52
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From toxic skies to health hazards: Rest of World measured air quality for riders in Lahore, New Delhi, and Dhaka. The results were devastating.
Pollution is worsening in South Asia’s major cities, but few occupations face more risk than gig riders. Many have no options for alternate work, and receive little help from employers. we spoke to 25 gig workers in Lahore, New Delhi, and Dhaka, all of whom reported symptoms that health experts believe are the consequence of routine exposure to carcinogenic pollutants. 
Listen to our reporting to find out just how poisonous the air has become.
Written by Zuha Siddiqui, Samriddhi Sakunia and Faisal Mahmud. Narrated by Mithila Phadke. 
Original story: https://restofworld.org/2024/riders-in-the-smog-gig-workers-pollution/
Episode ID: 1000647564902
GUID: 603b3261-c3fd-42b6-b12d-c3db8f3772eb
Release Date: 29/02/2024, 17:06:07

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Listen to Rest of World's best stories about the way technology is reshaping the globe. Narrated by our staff of writers and editors.
Nearly four billion internet users live outside the West. We're telling their stories, with in-depth, on-the-ground reporting on topics like Big Tech’s global influence, e-commerce, cryptocurrency, the struggles of the gig economy, and the rise of EVs.

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