FoPL - Nutrition Labels
In India, nutritional labels on foods indicating high levels of dangerous nutrients (like salt, sugar and fats) are not yet mandatory. These three nutrients are implicated in the increase in incidence of cardiovascular conditions, some types of cancer and diabetes. We need clear food labels to save lives.
Press Release: National Pedestrians' Conference 2022
How safe are pedestrians on our roads?
India is a nation of walkers. According to the 2011 census, one third of all work trips are by foot. Women walk to work more than men. And 60% of school journeys are by walk (NSO). Indian roads are unsafe for walkers. Almost 26,000 pedestrians, an 85% increase in the last 5 years, have died on Indian roads. Chennai’s OMR stretch alone sees as many as 34 pedestrian deaths a year. 90% of these deaths were from pedestrians trying to cross the road (Greater Chennai Traffic Police, 2019).
Current News: Volume VII, Issue 2, February 2022
Highlights
- Energy Access and Gender roles (Part-3)
- All you need to know about electricity safety regulations (Part-3)
- Battery swapping policy charges up TN electric vehicle brigade
- Bihar’s first floating solar power plant
- Germany Brings Forward Goal of 100% Renewable Power to 2035
- Consumer Focus - Electricity Ombudsman Order
- ECC Voice - Success story
Plus Publications/Regulations:
Air Quality Index - Spend Outdoors
Keep a constant lookout for the air quality in your locality. When the #AirQuality is good, you can actively spend more time outdoors, breathe in as much fresh air you can, and get involved in high-intensity longer duration exertion.
#AirPollution #ClimateCrisis #RightToCleanAir #KnowYourAir #BeAirAware
National Pedestrians' Conference 2022
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Climate Change - IPCC Report
The recent IPCC WG II report predicts that if temperatures rise between 1.7 & 1.8 degree Celcius, 50% of the human population could be exposed to periods of life-threatening extreme climatic conditions which will defy human ability to cope.
#ClimateChange #Climate #Environment #Earth #Green #GlobalWarming #ClimateActionNow #Deforestation #ClimateCrisis #GreenNewDeal #ActNow #BuildBackBetter #ActForEarth #ClimateCrisis #SaveEarth
Consumer Update (January - February 2022)
Consumer Protection is one of CAG's core areas of work and as part of our efforts to educate and inform consumers on various consumer issues and related happenings, including our own activities, we publish "Consumer Update", a bi-monthly e-newsletter.
FoPL - World Health Statistics Report
Processed foods are typically high in salt, sugar and fats and the culprit nutrients behind the rise in non-communicable diseases (like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancers). These diseases are now, globally, the number one cause of death. Minimise your consumption of processed foods. We also ask the government to mandate nutritional labelling on foods so that people can make healthier food choices.
#FoodLabelsSaveLives #KnowWhatYouEat
International Women's Day 2022
#Women around the world are also key to solving #ClimateCrisis but over 67% of climate-related roles are occupied by men. The need of the hour is gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow. #BreakThe Bias #ASeatAtTheTable #ChangingClimates #IWD2022