In India, a group of mothers, known as the "Warrior Moms," are taking a stand against the country's severe air pollution.
Stuti Mishra reports for The Independent.
In short:
- The Warrior Moms are a coalition of mothers fighting against the toxic air pollution in Indian cities, particularly in Delhi.
- They are challenging the complacency around air quality and advocating for clean air as a priority political issue.
- The group is raising awareness and organizing protests to demand action against air pollution, which poses severe health risks, especially to children.
Key quote:
"Every parent’s concern is that children must have a healthy future. But it is not going to become an electoral issue till you demand it."
— Bhavreen Kandhari, founder of Warrior Moms.
Why this matters:
This movement highlights the urgent need for policy changes to address air pollution, a major public health crisis in India. The Warrior Moms' efforts reflect a broader global trend of citizens mobilizing to demand environmental justice and sustainable solutions.
In polluted cities, reducing air pollution could lower cancer rates as much as eliminating smoking would
