Consumer Update (May - June 2020)
Consumer Update, a bi-monthly e-newsletter, is aimed at educating and informing consumers on consumer issues and related happenings, including CAG's activities.
Coal vs Groundwater
Do you know that coal based power comes at great cost? These power plants are fast depleting our underground water resources. #SayNoToCoalMines. Lets conserve our water for better things.
Consultation: Strengthening Road Safety in Tamil Nadu
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Microplastics findings in Kodungaiyur
A study that analysed water samples from around the Kodungaiyur dumpyard seeking to answer the question of how much microplastics have leached into the neighbourhood water sources.
Mobility, Covid19, & future of non-motorised transport - Chennai
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Planning Disaster Resilience for Communities Living Around Coastal Thermal Power Stations in Tamil Nadu
Coal is the single biggest contributor to anthropogenic climate change and impacts of climate change are likely to increase the frequency of the hazards that coastal areas already face. To reduce or avoid, potential losses from hazards, assure prompt and appropriate assistance to victims of disaster a disaster management plan (DMP) is framed. Are these plans inclusive? Are they being effective? This survey-based report presents the perception & knowledge of locals & experts on coastal based disaster management plans (DMP) & suggestions to frame ideal DMP.
Current News: Volume V, Issue 5, May 2020
Highlights:
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Consumer guide to grid-connected rooftop solar - Part 12
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Electric Vehicles - Part 10
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Tamil Nadu: Peak power demand crosses 13,400MW as mercury rises
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Government announces cheaper solar power for household
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Consumer Focus - Electricity Ombudsman Order
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U.S. renewable fuel use tops coal for first time since firewood reigned 130 years ago - EIA
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ECC Voice - Success story
Capacity Building Programme in Schools: January - February 2020 update
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) conducted capacity building programmes for students of 7th to 10th standard in the following schools during the month of January - February 2020.
1. Government High School, Thalakudi, Tiruchirappalli District on January 29, 2020
2. Government Model Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Manachanallur, Tiruchirappalli District on February 03, 2020
3. Government Boys’ High school, Manachanallur, Tiruchirappalli District on February 04, 2020