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Climate Change - Sleep depriviation

Thu, 09/06/2022 - 16:12
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According to a study published One Earth, the lead author Kelton Minor finds that sleep depreciates by little over 14 minutes on really warm nights. Sleep deprivation can contribute to heart disease, high blood pressure, even stroke, and diabetes. #ActonClimate #ClimateChange

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World Food Safety Day 2022

Tue, 07/06/2022 - 16:40
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Several countries around the world have managed to reduce their burden of NCD by using #WarningLabels on the front of packed foods. Packed foods are frequently high in undesirable nutrients. This #WorldFoodSafetyDay, we ask for warning labels that will let #consumers make safe, healthy choices about the foods that they eat.

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Sustainable Transport - Rickshaws in different countries

Tue, 07/06/2022 - 12:42
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#Paratransit is a dominant mode of transport in many parts of the world, providing affordable mobility in the Global South. Decades of fine-tuning has led to accessible, affordable and fast paratransit but each with its own quirks reflecting a rich history and cultural identity. Comment below if you have taken paratransit in another country.

#StreetsForLife #SustainableMobility #UrbanMobilityIndia #UrbanThinkers #OneCityForAll #WorldUrbanPlanning #InclusiveCities #Accessibility #ParaTransit

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Road Safety - Warning messages on Auto

Mon, 06/06/2022 - 17:09
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From the catchy slogans about road rules you see on autos to fining two-wheeler drivers & pillion riders for not wearing #helmets, the Greater Chennai Traffic Police are promoting road safety in various ways. Kudos to the authorities for initiating these much needed measures.

#RoadSafety #RoadAccidents #StreetsforKids #SadakSurakshaJeevanRaksha #Responsibility #Families #Women #Driving #Transportation #SaferRoadsTamilNadu #SaferDrivers #PostCrashCare 

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Developing an evidence-based awareness campaign to reduce standby power loss in households of Tamil Nadu

Mon, 06/06/2022 - 15:35

Long running hours in standby mode can result in significant loss of energy. CAG reports here on standby power loss practices across rural and urban households in Tamil Nadu together with a campaign strategy for awareness and outreach.

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World Environment Day 2022

Sun, 05/06/2022 - 10:21
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Switch off your appliances at the wall when not in use. It will help reduce your electricity bill, and save earth's precious resources. #WorldEnvironmentDay. Let's not strip earth bare.

#SaveElectricity #GlobalWarming #ClimateCrisis #GreenNewDeal #BuildBackBetter #Act4Earth #SustainableAction

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Climate Change - Droughts

Thu, 02/06/2022 - 10:18
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As per a UN report "Drought In Numbers", in 2022, more than 2.3 billion people will face water stress & almost 160 million children are exposed to severe droughts. A global commitment to drought prevention and preparedness in the short term #ClimateChange #ActNow

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Current News: Volume VII, Issue 5, May 2022

Wed, 01/06/2022 - 11:08

Highlights

  • All you need to know about electricity safety regulations (Part-6)
  • Floating solar plant and its technology - (Part 1)
  • TN produces more renewable power, but Tangedco has no plans to store it
  • India's heat wave highlights need to switch from coal to solar
  • UN-Energy Plan of Action Towards 2025 launched
  • Consumer Focus - Electricity Ombudsman Order 
  • ECC Voice - Success story

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