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Current News: Volume VIII, Issue 12, December 2023

Highlights

  • Charging Electric vehicles - a tariff conundrum?
  • Simple measures for Electricity consumers to participate in the circular economy - Do It Yourself series (Part - 7)
  • Demand for electricity in T.N. increases by more than 7.5% in 10 months
  • Non-fossil fuels account for 44% of India's power generation capacity - power minister
  • Countries promise clean energy boost at COP28 to push out fossil fuels
  • Consumer Focus - Ombudsman Case

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Climate Change - Extreme weather events

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Erratic monsoons will cause sea level rise & increase extreme weather events. This poses significant challenges for water resource management, agriculture & disaster preparedness in India and other monsoon-dependent regions.

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Consumer Awareness - Hypertension: Key drivers of cardiovascular deaths

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High blood pressure remains one of the key drivers of cardiovascular (CV) deaths in India.  The country accounts for one-fifth of all CV deaths worldwide, with a special predisposition to it among the younger population. The particular causes of concern among Indians are the early age of onset, rapid progression and a high mortality rate. Get your blood pressure checked routinely. Comply with medical advice. #Hypertension #FindItFixIt

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Road Safety - Cyclists fatalities in 2023

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Every road user - be it a pedestrian or cyclist or car driver - has an equal right to the road and a right to safety on the roads. Yet those who take the least amount of space, cause no pollution or congestion, are the most vulnerable on the roads. Cyclists are steadily being pushed off the roads. Why are we not prioritising their safety? 

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Sustainable Transport - Fair fares: Still some way to go.

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CAG’s study found that male passengers labelled women as freeloaders. However, it's essential to acknowledge that women tend to invest their savings in their families. Full report out soon! Follow us to learn more.

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Climate Change - Need for effective conservation strategies

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There is an urgent need for effective conservation strategies in the face of climate hazards like heat waves and extreme temperature fluctuations in order to mitigate sex-specific responses to Climate Change in wild animals. 

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