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Delhi Pollution Crisis: Gen Z Fights Record Smog With Satire And Memes

On this Five Live special report, host Sonal Mehrotra Kapoor examines Delhi's severe and recurring winter air pollution crisis, noting that AQI levels have progressively worsened over the past four years, now crossing 850. The report highlights a shift in public response, moving beyond traditional activism to a new form of protest led by young Indians. It showcases how Gen Z is using satirical videos, memes, and viral songs on social media to grab the attention of authorities and force action on the environmental emergency, featuring content from creators like Saloni Gaur. As the host notes, despite the predictability of the crisis, the political response remains inadequate: 'Four years, same month, same poison, same story.'

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