#Wetlands not only support animal & plant life but are also vital for human survival. A large area of wetlands in #India is under threat from rapid urbanization, industrialization & agricultural intensification that has led to its depletion #ActForWetlands #WorldWetlandsDay
Everyone agrees that walking & cycling need to be promoted with good infrastructure ensuring their comfort & safety. But has Chennai become more walkable and cycling-friendly?
#sustainablemobility #urbanmobilityindia #MasterPlan #Chennai
We need new delivery systems that work without toxic-laden plastic. We need companies to re-think and re-design their products to allow for this. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3GRNJa6
#falsesolutions #reuse #redesign
In a world with an increasing human population, #ClimateChange may have a serious impact on our ability to grow enough food. According to Stockholm Environment Institute climate & policy research team, this could lead to commodity price increases, panic buying, food bank reliance & civil unrest causing global #FoodInsecurity
Sharp delivery timelines announced by grocery and food startups is a looming issue that needs immediate attention. Policy changes should curb such ideas that turn roads into racing grounds.
#RoadSafety #SafeRoadsTamilNadu #Speeding #StreetsForLife
The second masterplan underscores the need to make a modal shift away from private vehicles but the on ground trends say otherwise. What do we need to do different in the third masterplan?
#sustainablemobility #urbanmobilityindia #MasterPlan #Chennai
State governments should improve post-crash care by recognising that pre-hospital care and documentation is as important as health care resources and rehabilitation to minimize road fatalities.
#RoadSafety #SafeRoadsTamilNadu #CommitToAct #StreetsForLife
As per a paper authored by Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke, it has been found that #ClimateChange induced heatwaves is linked to many health impacts like injures at the workplace, death from heat-related illness & acute kidney damage leading to heavy labour losses. #ActOnClimate
There is very little transparency from companies on the toxins they add to plastic. We need companies to come clean and tell us what additives go into our plastic products. And these need to be phased out, asap. Find out more: https://bit.ly/3GRNJa6
#falsesolutions #reuse #redesign
Are Chennaiites aware that the development and transport infrastructure they experience in their city today is based on the two master plans implemented since 1975?
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