India’s big push toward cleaner mobility arrived with E20 petrol — a blend that promises lower emissions and a greener future. But soon after the rollout, complaints poured in: reduced mileage, engine compatibility issues, and even a PIL challenging the switch. So what’s really going on?

In this episode, we break down the science, policy, and politics behind E20. We explore why the government is pushing ethanol, what critics are warning about, and whether this fuel is actually sustainable for India — environmentally, economically, and for vehicle owners.

From sugarcane farming to emissions claims, from mileage concerns to long-term climate goals, we decode the full story behind E20 so you can decide: is this the future of fuel or just another overstated transition?

In the first episode of How Cities Move, we dive into the rhythms of this coastal city — from crowded suburban trains and MTC buses to the expanding metro and the iconic yellow autos. We unpack what works, what doesn’t, and what the future of commuting in Chennai might look like.

Tune in as we explore the stories, systems, and struggles that keep the city on the move.

Fast fashion is one of the world’s biggest polluters, but some changemakers are rewriting the script. In this episode, we spotlight Jiwya, a slow fashion brand founded by two textile scientists who left their corporate lives in the US to build a supply chain that’s 100% plant-based and regenerative. After exploring over 200 Indian cities and learning from heritage crafts, they’ve created clothes that come from the soil — and go back to the soil. Now, Jiwya is making waves at the London Fashion Week. Join us as we sit down with co-founder Aishwarya Lahariya to hear how fashion can be reimagined with purpose, sustainability, and human touch.

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From Kedarnath in 2013 to Chamoli in 2021, and now Dharali in 2025, the Himalayas have faced one disaster after another. Yet the warnings keep going unheard. In this episode, we revisit the latest Uttarakhand floods and the Supreme Court’s chilling remarks about Himachal Pradesh’s fragile ecology. We explore how climate change, reckless construction, and unregulated tourism are pushing the Himalayas to the brink — and what this means for millions who depend on them.

Carbon credits were supposed to be a climate solution—letting companies offset their emissions by funding green projects elsewhere. But are they really reducing carbon… or just buying time for polluters?

In this episode of Mission Planet A, we uncover the flaws of the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM), reveal why VCM 2.0 might still be a PR stunt, and explore how these projects often harm the very communities they claim to help.

🎧 Listen now to find out why the promise of “carbon neutrality” might be one of the biggest climate illusions yet.

Two shipwrecks off the coast of Kerala in recent months have sparked headlines — but the real story lies beneath the waves. In this episode, we dive into the lesser-told side of maritime disasters: their long-term ecological toll. From oil spills and debris to the disruption of delicate marine ecosystems along India’s biodiverse western coast, we explore why these incidents are not just maritime accidents, but environmental red flags. Featuring insights from marine biologists and coastal conservationists, we ask: are we prepared for the invisible aftermath of such disasters? And what does this mean for Kerala’s fragile coastal ecology and the communities that depend on it?

A silent catastrophe is unfloding in the heartland of India. Those that stand against the rising tides of the sea are vanishing. Mangrove forests – those tangled green lifelines between land and sea are now under threat. And with them, we are losing some of our best natural defenses against climate change. Listen to this episode of Mission Planet where we bring forth to you what is at stake!!

The triple landslides in Wayand have left several missing and hundreds dead. And its not the first time a landslide occurred in Kerala. But this time experts say its the worst ever. But this leaves us with an important question, is this a natural or a man-made disaster? And what caused these landslides? Who is responsible for it? In this episode of Mission Planet A, we answer these curcial questions.