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

This #WorldOceansDay, we call on companies around the world to commit to ending plastic production as the only way to stop marine pollution. Oceans are our joint wealth; not corporate dumping ground.

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.

#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

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 

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.

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

#Cycling is an affordable, healthy, environmentally friendly mode of transport that can reduce congestion in our urban centres. On #WorldBicycleDay, global cities are showing a renewed interest in #bicycles & prioritising them on their streets.

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