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As India votes, Navin Singh Khadka travels the sub-continent to find out if environmental issues are rising up the agenda.

As India votes Navin Singh Khadka travels the sub-continent to find out if environmental issues are rising up the agenda.

Amongst nations India is the third highest emitter of carbon dioxide. Its rapid pace of development is pushing emissions higher and worsening air quality. The BBC World Service Environment Correspondent visits the energy capital of India to find out if that link between development and environmental damage can be broken.

Producer: Alasdair Cross

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Wed 22 May 201921:00
BBC Radio 4

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