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Cyclist safety- Do not use your phone/headphone while driving

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Ready to take a leisurely ride on your bicycle? Don't forget to put away your smartphones and headphones! Distractions can lead to dangerous situations, especially in areas with heavy traffic. Instead, focus on the road and be aware of potential hazards. Remember, 1,132 lives were tragically lost on the road due to the use of mobile phones while riding or driving.

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Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)- End poverty

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At present, almost 700 million people, that is 8.5% of the global population, live in extreme #poverty, struggling to meet basic needs like food, healthcare & shelter. Together, we can create a world where every person lives with dignity & opportunity. #SDG1 #NoPoverty #KnowYourSDGs 

 

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Cyber crime prevention- Juice Jacking

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Not all charging ports are safe. Protect your phone! Think before using that public USB charging station!
Hackers can exploit USB ports to install malware or steal your data — a growing cybersecurity threat known as Juice Jacking.
Dos:
Carry your own charger
Verify device prompts
Use AC outlets when possible
Don'ts:
Avoid public USB ports
Stay safe. Stay charged. Stay secure. 

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Comments/Suggestions on the guidelines for storage and handling of waste solar Photo-Voltaic modules or panels or cells

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CAG has submitted comments to the Chairman of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) for the draft notification on guidelines for storage and handling of waste solar Photo-Voltaic modules or panels or cells.

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Comments on draft notification on greenhouse gas emission intensity targets (2025)

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CAG has submitted comments to the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change for the Draft Notification on Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity Targets (2025).

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Current News: Volume X, Issue 5, May 2025

Highlights

  • How much power can your roof generate? Estimating rooftop solar potential using NREL’s PVWatts calculator
  • Tamil Nadu: Mobile teams to resolve power cut issues in rural areas
  • Energy and efficiency: On India and greater energy efficiency
    mandates
  • Global Solar Council marks 10 years of PV progress
  • Consumer Focus - Ombudsman Case

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Higher uptake of rooftop solar energy – Can media play a role? | Media Capacity Workshop

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Media Capacity Workshop - Report

Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in association with Poovulagin Nanbargal and Asar Social Impact Advisors organised a media capacity workshop at the Raintree Hotel, Alwarpet on 15th May 2025. The workshop saw the participation of 30 media representatives, including reporters and radio representatives from various media houses in Chennai. The participants were provided with IEC materials. 

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Cyclist safety- Avoid blind spots

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 Avoid blind spots: these are areas around larger vehicles that cannot be seen by the driver while they are at the wheel. Make sure you do not ride alongside large vehicles such as trucks and buses. You may vanish into their blind spot, which can lead to accidents. 

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