No time to waste! Join us on Refuse Single Use Day to Zero Waste Our Future. On Saturday, January 6, take the water bottle challenge by refusing plastic, toxic products and choose reuse. #GoForZeroWaste #IZWM2024
Erratic monsoons will cause sea level rise & increase extreme weather events. This poses significant challenges for water resource management, agriculture & disaster preparedness in India and other monsoon-dependent regions.
High blood pressure remains one of the key drivers of cardiovascular (CV) deaths in India. The country accounts for one-fifth of all CV deaths worldwide, with a special predisposition to it among the younger population. The particular causes of concern among Indians are the early age of onset, rapid progression and a high mortality rate. Get your blood pressure checked routinely. Comply with medical advice. #Hypertension #FindItFixIt
Every road user - be it a pedestrian or cyclist or car driver - has an equal right to the road and a right to safety on the roads. Yet those who take the least amount of space, cause no pollution or congestion, are the most vulnerable on the roads. Cyclists are steadily being pushed off the roads. Why are we not prioritising their safety?
New year, new goals, new dreams. Let’s make 2024 a year of green action and positive change!
CAG’s study found that male passengers labelled women as freeloaders. However, it's essential to acknowledge that women tend to invest their savings in their families. Full report out soon! Follow us to learn more.
As you look ahead to the new year, have you got your resolutions in place? Here are some ideas on where to begin. Follow our pages for more on taking baby steps into sustainable lifestyles.
There is an urgent need for effective conservation strategies in the face of climate hazards like heat waves and extreme temperature fluctuations in order to mitigate sex-specific responses to Climate Change in wild animals.
Delving into the environmental attitudes of college students in Tamil Nadu, our study reveals that students have a fondness for nature, a commitment to conservation, but show neutrality on key issues such as eco centric concern. Additionally, we convened a workshop involving academicians, researchers, environmentalists, and journalists to revisit the existing UGC environmental studies curriculum. The outcome report and model syllabus from this workshop serves as an addendum to the main report.
The risk of succumbing to a cardiovascular condition is ever increasing in India, with hypertension (High BP) remaining one of the key drivers. Recent studies suggest that the prevalence of hypertension among Indians is at an all time high. While we need a robust public health policy to address this, it also remains incumbent on people themselves to care for themselves. Are you above 18 years of age? Make sure you get your blood pressure checked periodically.