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World Indigenous People Day 2021

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According to IWGIA, unlawful, forceful evictions of #IndigenousPeople in #India from their habitat, exposes them to extreme poverty, destitution and vulnerability to #COVID19 infections. We need immediate intervention by Indian Tribal Affairs so we are #LeavingNoOneBehind #WorldIndigenousPeopleDay

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Air Quality - Chemical pollutants

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A new study by University of Colorado Boulder suggests; pollution caused by anthropogenic secondary organic aerosols which induces health hazards, should also be regulated along with the usually considered direct and indirect sources #AirPollution #RightToCleanAir 

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Air Quality - Burning wood

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As per an article in Sustainable Nature, India accounts for 25% of global deaths due to exposure to PM2.5 pollution caused by cooking with solid fuels & general household consumption by affluent urban households #ClimateInjustice 

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கருத்து கணக்கெடுப்பு படிவம்

பிளாஸ்டிக் மாசுபாடு பிரச்சனை பற்றிய புரிதல் குறித்து பொதுமக்கள் கருத்து ஆய்வு; உணவு பேக்கேஜிங்கில் மறுசுழற்சி லேபிள்கள் இருப்பது மற்றும் அத்தகைய தகவல் (மறுசுழற்சி லேபிள்கள்) தெளிவாக வழங்கப்பட்டால் வாங்கும் முறைகள் மாறுவதற்கான பொதுமக்களின் தயார்நிலை.

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Perception of plastic pollution survey form

A perception survey of citizens on their understanding of the plastic pollution issue; the presence of recycling labels on food packaging; and their readiness to switch purchasing patterns if such information (recycling labels) was clearly provided

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Behind the labels

A CAG study in 5 cities in Tamil Nadu on compliance of plastic packaging used for food products with recycling labelling as required by BIS. The study also seeks to understand if the information provided is accessible and useful to consumers through a perception survey. The study found that recycling labels rarely provide all the information required as per law and that most of them are hard to locate, read, and understand. Consumers cannot make an informed choice unless a standard labelling mechanism is set up that is focussed on providing information in an appropriate manner.

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Efficacy of single-use plastic ban in Chennai

A CAG study to assess the status of the single-use plastic ban, two years after it came into force. The study looked at f&b outlets, fruit and vegetable markets and shops across Chennai to document the prevalence of single-use plastic. The study found that single-use plastic continues to be abundant across sectors.

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