#EarthOvershootDay represents that day in the calendar beyond which we live on borrowed resources. While as families we work hard to leave something of human value for our children, why are we stripping earth of resources that were meant for them?

Climate change has negative repercussions on animal welfare. The "Stress Lab" research study finds that apart from adversely affecting lactation performance, immune function & calf health, heat stress leads to a 35% reduction in milk production in cows.

Rising sea levels and increased saltwater intrusion will impact our transport infrastructure by damaging our bridges, railway lines, and roadways. Climate-proofing our infrastructure by using heat resistant and corrosion-resistant materials, building raised bridge decks, elevating transit stations, putting in place nature-based protection like mangroves and wetlands, to name a few, is crucial.

The rapid reduction of global coal emissions is crucial to addressing the #ClimateCrisis. Failure to achieve this reduction would make it exceedingly difficult to prevent severe consequences resulting from #ClimateChange. #SayNoToCoal #ActNow 

As per a study by Life course and Aging, the probability of severe vision impairment increased with an increase in temperatures. This was more pronounced among individuals aged 65-79 compared to those aged 80 & above, & the trend was more notable among men than women.#ClimateChange