Climate change doesn’t just affect the weather — it can also affect our health. As temperatures rise, disease-causing organisms and the animals that carry them may survive and spread in new places. Understanding these links helps us prepare for the health challenges a warming world may bring.

This ‘family-on-a-two-wheeler’ movie scene might look cute, but in real life, it violates the Motor Vehicles Act, which allows only two riders on a two-wheeler and mandates ISI-certified helmets for every rider, including children. What looks normal in movies can be illegal and unsafe in real life.

A well executed plan is essential if we want to make our transport vision a reality. Building a sustainable transport system requires coordination and cooperation between comprehensive mobility, road safety and climate action plans.

Every transport project should also plan for long-term maintenance and include penalties for delays, so that work is completed on time and meets quality standards. At least 60% of the transport budget should be set aside for public transport and active mobility projects.

Noticed your favourite fruits getting pricier? Veggie prices swinging? It’s not random. Farming depends on stable weather, predictable rain and manageable heat. As climate patterns shift, yields fall and harvests become uncertain. When farming is unpredictable, prices are too

World Obesity Day is a reminder that childhood obesity is not just about weight. Apart from obesity itself — which can affect self-esteem later in life — obesity increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and other long-term health complications. Early habits shape lifelong health. Creating food environments that prioritise fresh, balanced meals over ultra-processed options is one of the most meaningful ways we can safeguard our children’s future.

Things may go wrong on the road in seconds , a helmet helps you get a second chance at life. Whether you are on two wheels or four, being geared up with helmets and buckled up with seatbelts can make all the difference. Let’s build safer roads, beginning with ourselves .

We can’t talk about better public transport without talking about better access.

Right now, too many people in Chennai are forced to:

Walk on broken or missing footpaths

Cross unsafe roads without signals or zebra crossings

Wait under the harsh sun with no shade

It's inconvenient to even get to the bus stop

If we want more people to use buses, we need to make reaching the bus safe, comfortable, and dignified.

A shaded bus stop means nothing if:

There’s no continuous footpath leading to it

Waste pickers play a vital role in solid waste management and environmental protection. On International Waste Pickers Day, we stand for their dignity, safety, and rightful recognition.  #WastePickersDay #SWM #ClimateJustice #RespectWastePickers