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Current News: Volume VII, Issue 6, June 2022

Highlights

  • “Terms and conditions” that electricity consumers need to understand 
  • Floating solar plant and its technology - (Part 2)
  • Tangedco mulls exclusive electricity lines for agricultural connections 
  • India’s electricity shortages ease as wind and hydro output rises
  • Covid-19 slows progress toward universal energy access 
  • Consumer Focus - Electricity Ombudsman Order 
  • ECC Voice - Success story

Plus Publications/Regulations:

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Climate Change - Risks of pregnant women

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According to a paper published in The BMJ, for every #ClimateChange induced 1º C in temperature rise, pregnant women are exposed to a higher risk of suffering complications leading to the number of stillbirths and premature deliveries increasing by about 5% #ActOnClimate 

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Terracotta tiles for your roof

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Have you considered white reflective tiles instead of terracotta tiles for your roof. They’re a great way to keep cool!

#Summer #HeatWave #Temperature #EnergyEfficiency #SolarEnergy 

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Sustainable Transport - Metro Information System

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Have you found it difficult to choose the correct exit when using the Chennai Metro? Imagine then, how these difficulties are amplified in the case of persons with disabilities, those with poor literacy skills or those new to the city. Public transport information needs to be available in different mediums to serve our diverse communities.

#SustainableMobility #UrbanMobilityIndia #OneCityForAll #InclusiveCities #Accessibility #ChennaiMetro

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Road Safety - Road Crashes in India

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India saw a 2% increase in the number of road crashes involving two-wheelers despite the lower traffic volumes on roads in 2020. This highlights the vulnerability of two-wheeler riders, calls for better enforcement and road discipline.

#RoadSafety #RoadAccidents #StreetsforKids #SadakSurakshaJeevanRaksha #Responsibility #Driving #Transportation #SaferRoadsTamilNadu #SaferDrivers #ImplementMVAA

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Advantages of rooftop garden

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You don’t need to be a keen gardener for this. Planting creepers and maintaining even a small rooftop garden will help to reduce indoor temperatures.

#TerraceGarden #Summer #HeatWave #Temperature #Garden #EnergyEfficiency

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