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Sustainable Transport - Ultra Low Emission Zone in London

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Vehicular pollution remains a prominent contributor to #AirPollution in urban areas. To reduce emissions, London has introduced a charge for vehicles that do not meet low emission standards in the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). If you drive within ULEZ, you will incur a daily fee of £12.50 if your vehicle does not meet the low emission standard. These policy adjustments are examples of steps we can take to protect the environment.

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First seminar on energy efficiency/conservation and renewable energy, Karnataka

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in association with Consumer Rights, Education and Awareness Trust (CREAT) and BMS College of Law, organised an energy efficiency and conservation seminar for law students, Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and consumer groups from around the state at BMS College of Law, Bengaluru, Karnataka on 29th April 2024. 

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Divya Senthil

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With over 7 years of experience in the environmental services and renewable energy domain, Divya’s career choices have been motivated by the need to make an impact in the sustainability sector. Graduating as a Chemical Engineer from Anna University, she spent a couple of years in a techno-commercial role in a company that designed, constructed and operated water treatment plants. Post this, she pursued a Master’s in Renewable Energy Engineering and Management from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Germany, and Instituto Superior Tecnico, Portugal. After moving back to India, she worked on a few short-term projects in the electric mobility space, involving battery swapping technology and as a project manager in implementing a small-scale off-grid wind turbine system to power a remote village in Hosur. She also spent a few years working in the strategy and commercial operations team for a company that developed digital solutions for power forecasting and preventive maintenance, specifically for wind and solar plants. When not at work, she dedicates her time to pottery and loves spending time at the beach with her family. She strongly believes in adapting nature-based solutions and creating a circular economy-based production and consumption model to address several of our climate change-related challenges.

Email: divya.senthil@cag.org.in

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Senior Researcher- Sustainable Transportation

Survey questionnaire to assess behaviours conducive to sustainable living among school students

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The above questionnaire was used to assess students' behaviour that could potentially be viewed as conducive to sustainable lifestyles. 

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Climate Change - Impact on Indian Agriculture

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A University of East Anglia study shows India’s agricultural land exposure to drought would reduce by 21% if the global warming threshold of 1.5 ºC above pre-industrial temp. is met. This will further reduce economic damage due to riverine flooding & exposure to drought. 

 

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Ask Your Doctor - Hypertension is called the silent killer

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It is recommended that screening for hypertension commence at 18. Our modern lifestyles, and Indian predisposition to hypertension means that seemingly fit, young people are also carrying the burden of hypertension. Don't wait for symptoms to appear. Hypertension is called the 'silent killer' for that very reason - there might be no symptoms. #BeatThePressure

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Road Safety - Look for ISI helmets

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If you're unsure about which helmet brand to choose, any brand will suffice as long as it carries the ISI mark to guarantee your child's safety. Even if a helmet manufactured abroad has a stricter criteria than is allowed by Indian regulations, if it doesn't have an ISI mark, it is not permissible for sale in India.

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Sustainable Transport - Increase public transportation

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To decrease the number of cars on roads, enhancing public transport and promoting sustainable methods of travel (cycling and walking) must be the top priorities. Countries like Singapore use a 'carrot and stick' approach with car ownership made financially burdensome by imposing high costs for purchasing and maintaining vehicles, expensive fees for parking, taxes, and road tolls. Only a combination of these is likely to work.

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