Breathing air, breathing justice with Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah

Black Earth Podcast

In this episode, we meet Rosamund, a clean air advocate from South London. She has been named by Vogue as one of the most influential women in the UK. In 2013, Rosamund’s nine-year-old daughter, Ella Roberta, died from toxic levels of air pollution 25 metres from their home.

In this powerful episode, Rosamund shares with us her personal journey of turning the injustice of her daughter's death into purpose. We discuss the causes and effects of air pollution on our health and the health of the environment. We also explore how air pollution particularly affects black, Asian and ethnic minoritised communities in the UK, and solutions that will make a positive difference in the long-term.

Episode timestamps

00:00 - Welcome to Black Earth podcast

03:13 - Rosamund's relationship with nature

06:21 - Ella's passion and gift for music

07:13 - Ella's story and Rosamund’s journey for justice

11:44 - Grief

12:33 - What is air pollution

13:22 - Impacts of air pollution

14:20 - Sources of air pollution

14:54 - Why it's important to address inequality and air pollution

16:56 - Perspectives that black community can bring to addressing air pollution

18:26 - Long term solutions for clean air

20:29 - Individual choices that make a difference

22:29 - Ella's Law

23:26 - Ella Roberta Family Foundation

25:38 - Connect with us at Black Earth podcast

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