Sri Lanka's air quality has been going down, largely thanks to vehicle emissions. Now, diesel power plants that generate 65% of our electricity are making air pollution worse. Asthma, bronchitis and other illnesses are on the rise. What can be done urgently so we can breathe again?

This is one of 10 TV debates broadcast in mid 2008 in the 'Sri Lanka 2048' series, co-produced by TVE Asia Pacific and MTV Channel (Private) Limited, in partnership with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and sponsored by the Government of the Netherlands. More information at: http://www.srilanka2048.com/