Front of Pack Labelling – Need of the hour!
In India, the burden of obesity and diet-related non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease continues to rapidly grow across all parts of the country.
Can COP26 really live up to its claim of being “normal and inclusive”?
The stakes are at an all-time high for the 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC) as the fate of the sheer existence of our planet is dependent on its outcome.
RTI Reply from State Transport Authority regarding notifications issued by Tamil Nadu government on speed limits for various road categories, mofussil bus entry timings into Chennai city and violations from 2015-21
RTI reply on speed limits notified by the State Transport Authority to be adhered to within Chennai city.
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Climate Change - Types of greenhouse gasses
Human activities are responsible for almost all of the increase in #GreenHouseGases in the atmosphere which is the main driver of #ClimateChange. The largest source of greenhouse gas emissions from human activities is from burning fossil fuels for electricity, heat & transportation.
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Pedestrians in Chennai City
The Chennai streets we commute and cherish are also one of the most dangerous place for our pedestrians. The statistics too paints a very grim picture. It's time for us to change this. Sign the petition calling for the National Pedestrians Day now. https://bit.ly/SUMpartnersNPD #WalkIndia #nationalpedestrianday
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Afroz
Afroz’s research explores the environmental, public health, and governance dimensions of climate change and solid waste management. He is actively involved in public engagement, particularly through the Climate Action Month initiative, where he collaborates with drama and music groups, as well as subject experts, to communicate complex issues to broader audiences. To enhance public understanding, he produces short-form videos that distill complex ideas into accessible messages. His blogs and videos focus on promoting climate action, source segregation, and sustainable lifestyles. A journalist by training, Afroz holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Convergent Journalism and a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce (Corporate Secretaryship). As part of his postgraduate programme, he completed internships with Nakkeeran, a leading Tamil investigative magazine.
Email: afroz.khan@cag.org.in
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Researcher - Environment & Climate Action and Solid Waste Management
Climate Change - Consequences of greenhouse effect
The consequences of #GreenhouseEffect are catastrophic. The increase in the average temperature on earth can lead to a chain reaction of other changes around the world affecting the oceans, weather patterns, snow and ice, and plants & animals leading to mass scale devastation.
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Road Safety - Autonomous Emergency Brakes
Safety is perhaps the most important aspect yet often overlooked while buying a car. Do not be baffled by terminologies when it comes to safety features. Let's start by understanding them first. #RoadSafety
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Sustainable Transportation - Infrastructure for Pedestrians
#Pedestrians are forced out of #footpaths on to busy streets by encroachments and harassed on the roads by speeding motorists. It's time to assert the pedestrians' right of way. Sign the petition now: https://bit.ly/30VqNH7
#NationalPedestriansDay #WalkIndia
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Vision of 2nd UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference
Did you know, the UN Secretary General reiterated the following transport sector timelines to achieve, in the recently concluded 2nd UN Global Sustainable Transport Conference
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