Welcome Hitchhiker’s to our first ever video episode! Today we are joined by  Prof Dr. Rajakumar Balla, a professor at the department of chemistry at IIT Madras who heads a research group called the RK Group. In this episode, we will take a look at the work the RK group does towards  understanding the complete fate of a molecule that is released into the Earth's atmosphere, what chemical and physical processes it undergoes and how companies can use their technology to check the composition of their emissions! Tune in for an exciting journey into their lab of atmospheric chemistry!

Check out the RK Group's work here - https://www.profrajakumar.com/

This episode was hosted by Namrata Menon (Instagram - @n.amrata)

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In this episode of "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Earth" step into the realm of innovation as we uncover the inspiration behind Pure Skies and how it harnesses the magic of pulsed radio waves to clear our skies of harmful pollutants. From heart care to environmental care, Dr. Sola's transformative journey showcases the brilliance of blending medical expertise with green technology.

Stay tuned as we engage in a witty and insightful conversation with Dr. Sola, exploring fascinating use cases of Pure Skies and the triumphs and tribulations faced while introducing this groundbreaking concept to the world.

Check out Devic Earth's work here and show them some love! Website: https://www.devic-earth.com/

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Welcome to the first series of season 2 of Hitchhiker's Guide to the Earth, “Beyond the Haze”! This is a four-part series on Air Pollution where will bring in opinions of experts working at the stage of monitoring the quality of air, start-ups working towards combating air pollution, new tech innovations in this space, and much more. Before we dive into those conversations, here is an introductory podcast introducing you to the different aspects and terminology used while discussing air pollution!

This episode was hosted by Namrata Menon (Instagram - @n.amrata) and Prabhroop Kaur (prabhroop.__.kaur)

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What if we told you that you could create a bag out of corn but make it look and act like a plastic bag while being 100% compostable and biodegradable? Sounds impossible right? Tune into this week’s episode to find out exactly how a 22 year old student entrepreneur from Hyderabad has managed to achieve this seemingly impossible task!

Check out BioReform’s work here!

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