கழிவு மேலாண்மை சார்ந்த பல்வேறு  சூழலியல் சிக்கல்களை சந்தித்து கொண்டு இருக்கும் சென்னை மாநகருக்கு மற்றும் ஒரு  பிரச்சனையாக வந்து இருக்கும் இந்த குப்பையில் இருந்து மின்சாரம் தயாரிக்கும் எரியுலைகள் ஆபத்தை விளைவிக்க கூடியது என்பதை விளக்கும் வகையில் Poovulagin Nanbargal, Citizen consumer and civic Action Group, Centre for Financial Accountability மற்றும் Chennai Climate Action Group அமைப்புகளின் கூட்டறிக்கை.

CAG's representation to the Department of Consumer Affairs, asking that the Supreme Court's judgement placing lawyers outside of the ambit of the Consumer Protection Act, be reconsidered, as such a move will defeat the very purpose of the  Act, and will be detrimental to wider consumer interest.

Kidneys need healthy blood vessels to do their important work of filtering extra fluid and waste from the blood. High blood pressure can damage the blood vessels in and leading to the kidneys. In fact,  high blood pressure is one of the leading causes of kidney failure. Keeping your blood pressure at the correct level is easy - fixing a failed kidney is not. #BeatThePressure

 

This report analyses sustainable practices among school students in Chennai, through a range of questions on their daily routines. It looks particularly at sustainable mobility, electricity consumption, water usage, and waste disposal, offering valuable insights to drive positive change.

Many countries prioritise road safety by setting speed limits based on injury tolerance levels, known as Safe System speeds. Only 46 nations align with these best practices. With rising road crash fatalities in India, it's crucial for the government to establish appropriate speed limits.

According to TERI, over half of India's population relies on non-motorized modes of transport for their daily commute, with walking (32%) and cycling (19%) being the most common choices. By incorporating cycling into your daily routine, you can break away from a sedentary lifestyle and lower the chances of developing cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity. Sneak in some cardio and fresh air on your way to work. It's a win-win for your wallet and your health!

The World Oceans Day offers another opportunity for corporates, governments and individuals to think about the impact of single-use plastics on marine species. That we (animals, habitats and humans) are all tied in intricately becomes clearer with each passing day. Equally apparent is the need to work together to break free from single-use plastics.

As consumers, it's our responsibility to stay informed and make conscious food choices. This #WorldFoodSafetyDay, let's pledge to prioritize safety over convenience and demand transparency from food companies. Because when it comes to food safety, it's better to be safe than sorry!