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Be climate smart - heat and the air we breathe

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As temperatures rise, pollution doesn’t just increase, it becomes more harmful. Heat and sunlight can turn everyday emissions into gases like Ground-level ozone, while trapping them closer to where we live and breathe.

Climate change can worsen air quality, making it even more important to cut pollution at the source and protect public health.

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Food labelling myths

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Most consumers glance at a label for the price and move on. But the information printed on a package is the foundation of your legal protection. It determines whether a product can be traced, whether its claims can be verified, and whether someone can be held responsible if harm occurs.

When details are missing, unclear, or misleading, the issue is not cosmetic — it affects your rights.

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Higher vehicular speed causes noise pollution?

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Increased noise pollution is an unseen but much heard consequence of speeding. At higher speeds,your engine and tyres are louder and the aerodynamic noise of your vehicles contributes to noise pollution. An increase in speed by 10 km/hr can increase the noise level by more than 1 decibel for each vehicle passing! 

Noise takes away your peace of mind, and negatively impacts both mental and physical health. Drive slow, drive smooth.

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World Health Day 2026

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This World Health Day, your health starts with safe food.
Check for 5 smiley hygiene ratings when eating out, read labels to avoid excess sugar and salt—and if something’s wrong, speak up. Report unsafe food via the Food Grievance Portal (foscos.fssai.gov.in) or call 044-29510400, 29510500, 24300300 , 46284446 | Email: unnavupukar@gmail.com | WhatsApp: 9444042322

Because food safety begins with informed consumers. Happy World Health Day!

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Chennai One App - Improvements

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Despite the Chennai One app offering several unique features not found in other applications, there are still areas that require attention. Users have reported that MTC buses occasionally display incorrect QR codes and sometimes encounter issues when generating tickets. To assist the passengers, the transport staffs needs to be trained on how to use this app.  Furthermore, tickets cannot be cancelled if they are no longer needed, resulting in potential financial loss.

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Current News: Volume XI, Issue 2, February 2026

Highlights:
When Kitchens Go Electric: Rethinking Electricity Governance in Tamil Nadu
New power connections and complaint redress to get faster in Tamil Nadu with GIS integration
India needs $14.23 trillion investment in power sector by 2070 to meet net-zero goal: Niti Aayog
How electricity providers are adapting to the global data centre build out
Consumer Focus - Ombudsman Case

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Speeding increases wear and tear

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Increased maintenance is an unseen consequence of speeding! 
Tyres and roads wear out faster at higher speeds leading to frequent tyre-changes and recurring road construction. Tyre and surface wear also releases more heavy metals and microplastics. These particles don’t just go away, but find their way into our food and water.

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