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Climate Change - Impact on cyclonic storms

Thu, 22/06/2023 - 16:32
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According to a paper in Elsevier Connect, the sea surface temperatures over the Arabian Sea have increased by 1.2°C to 1.4°C in the recent decade due to #ClimateChange causing a 52% increase in the frequency of #Cyclones.

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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought 2023

Sat, 17/06/2023 - 16:30
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Unequal land ownership hinders women's empowerment, perpetuating poverty & gender-based violence. By securing their land rights, we can pave the way for their economic independence, food security & safety. #GenderEquality #LandRights #EmpowerWomen" #HerLandHerRights 

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Climate Change - Impact on earth system boundaries

Thu, 15/06/2023 - 16:28
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A recent study by The Earth Commission and Nature study reveals that over 52% of the world's land surface has already witnessed the transgression of two or more earth system boundaries (ESBs), impacting 86% of the global population posing a significant threat to the future of humanity. 

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Comments on Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission's drafts amendments

Wed, 14/06/2023 - 10:25
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CAG submitted comments and suggestions to the Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission on its draft amendments to Distribution Code, Supply Code, Distribution standards of performance, Consumer Grievance Redresal Forum and Electricity Ombudsman regulations.

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எச்சரிக்கை! உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தம் ஒரு அமைதியான கொலையாளி

Fri, 09/06/2023 - 14:55
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லான்செட் நீரிழிவு மற்றும் எண்டோகிரைனாலஜி இதழில் வெளியிடப்பட்ட சமீபத்திய ஆய்வில், இந்தியாவில் உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தம் 35.5% ஆக அதிகரித்துள்ளது என்று கூறுகிறது. இந்த கண்டுபிடிப்பு நாட்டின் ஆரோக்கியத்தில் கடுமையான தாக்கங்களை ஏற்படுத்துகிறது. 'எச்சரிக்கை! உயர் இரத்த அழுத்தம் ஒரு அமைதியான கொலையாளி' பற்றிய இந்த கையேடு உலக உயர் இரத்த அழுத்த தினத்தை முன்னிட்டு வெளியிடப்பட்டது மற்றும் பதிவிறக்கம் செய்து இலவசமாக விநோயோகிக்கலாம்.

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Beware of Hypertension - 'the silent killer'

Fri, 09/06/2023 - 14:53
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A recent study published in the Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology journal places the incidence of hypertension in India at 35.5%. This finding has serious implications for the health of the nation. This booklet on 'Hypertension - the silent killer' was released on occasion of the World Hypertension Day and is free to download and distribute.

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World Environment Day 2023

Mon, 05/06/2023 - 16:24
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#PlasticPollution is out of control! There is an urgent need for global collaboration and ambitious action to address this threat. #TogetherWeCan #BeatPlasticPollution. Let's unite & demand change for a sustainable future! #INC2 #WorldEnvironmentDay #PlasticTreaty #PlasticsINC

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