While we've successful switched to cleaner petrol & diesel, Chennai's air quality monitoring coverage has been poor with just 3 stations being added in 10 years. Without good data how can we plan ahead for the next 20 years?
#sustainablemobility #urbanmobilityindia #MasterPlan #Chennai
Recognising the ill-effects of trans fat and with the aim to regulate it, Government of India notified the regulations further to reduce trans fat in oils and fats to be less than 3% by weight effective January 2021 and less than 2% from January 2022. (Source: FSSAI notification dated 29/12/2020). In addition, by amending the Food Safety and Standards (Prohibition and Restrictions on Sales) Regulations, 2011, the FSSAI has said that food products which use edible oils and fats as an ingredient should not contain industrial trans fatty acids more than 2% by mass of the total oils/fats present in the product, starting January 1, 2022. (Source: FSSAI notification dated 02/02/2021)
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) will be involved in supporting the implementation of recent trans fat policies in Tamil Nadu through advocacy, awareness programs, developing and sharing IEC materials like videos, posters, organising workshops, multi-stakeholder meetings, signature campaign targeting different sets of population like school and college students, and engaging with oil manufacturers, bakery and restaurant owners and government officials in the state
Trans fatty acids or trans fat is a type of saturated fatty acid that can either occur naturally or can be manufactured during the process of hydrogenation of vegetable oil. Vegetable oils are hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated to turn them into solid fat at room temperature. This increases their shelf life, and enhances the taste and texture of processed food items. Hydrogenated vegetable fat is a cheap source of oil/fat for branded and local food manufacturing companies. Trans fats can be found in food products such as margarine, fried foods such as chips; chocolates, biscuits and all baked goods. Trans fats occur naturally in milk, cheese, and certain meats. Artificial trans fats are known to raise the level of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) or the ‘bad’ cholesterol in the blood and increase the risk of coronary artery heart disease and stroke. Diets high in trans fats increase heart disease risk by 21 per cent and deaths by 28 per cent. Studies reveal that intake of Trans Fatty Acids (TFA) results in more than 500,000 deaths from cardiovascular disease, annually. In India, that number is pegged at about 60,000 deaths.
Thermal Watch Initiative, Phase - VII
Thermal Watch Initiative, Phase - VII
A research conducted by HomeNet South Asia in coalition with Mahila Housing Trust & Saathi under the support of IDRC in Asia found that #ClimateChange is adversely impacting home based workers, where in 43% of women reported loss of cash income, while 41% reported reduced productivity.
Taking cues from other States and following our honorable CM's attention to road safety, we hope the TN government implements #MVAA2019 as a first step to improve enforcement and curb road fatalities.
#RoadSafety #SafeRoadsTamilNadu #ImplementMVAA #StreetsForLife
#Wetlands not only support animal & plant life but are also vital for human survival. A large area of wetlands in #India is under threat from rapid urbanization, industrialization & agricultural intensification that has led to its depletion #ActForWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay
Everyone agrees that walking & cycling need to be promoted with good infrastructure ensuring their comfort & safety. But has Chennai become more walkable and cycling-friendly?
#sustainablemobility #urbanmobilityindia #MasterPlan #Chennai
We need new delivery systems that work without toxic-laden plastic. We need companies to re-think and re-design their products to allow for this. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3GRNJa6
#falsesolutions #reuse #redesign
In a world with an increasing human population, #ClimateChange may have a serious impact on our ability to grow enough food. According to Stockholm Environment Institute climate & policy research team, this could lead to commodity price increases, panic buying, food bank reliance & civil unrest causing global #FoodInsecurity
Sharp delivery timelines announced by grocery and food startups is a looming issue that needs immediate attention. Policy changes should curb such ideas that turn roads into racing grounds.
#RoadSafety #SafeRoadsTamilNadu #Speeding #StreetsForLife
