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Vimlendu Jha: 'Cost Of Inaction On Pollution Is Higher Than Cost Of Action'

January 22, 2026

At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Gita Gopinath, former IMF Chief Economist, emphasized that pollution in India poses a greater threat to the economy than tariffs, leading to 1.7 million deaths annually. Richard Horton, Editor-in-Chief of The Lancet, echoed this sentiment, urging citizens to demand accountability from their leaders regarding environmental issues.

Vimlendu Jha: 'Cost Of Inaction On Pollution Is Higher Than Cost Of Action'

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Pollution accounts for 18% of total deaths in India.
Gita Gopinath warns that pollution impacts the economy more than tariffs.
India loses 1.7 million lives annually due to pollution.
Richard Horton calls the pollution situation 'unacceptable.'.
Foreign investors are discouraged by India's pollution crisis.

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Vimlendu Jha: 'Cost Of Inaction On Pollution Is Higher Than Cost Of Action'

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