Electric vehicles are excellent at lowering #AirPollution & #NoisePollution on the road. But have we considered what #EVs are capable of & what they are not? Learn more about EVs next week. Have you considered switching to an electric vehicle, & why? Comment below and let us know. #Ather #OLA #SustainableMobility
Do you curse the #traffic when stuck in it? Are you disappointed with your expanding waistline? Are you feverishly tracking the rise of #fuel prices? Why not go car free & take back control over your time, your health & your travel costs? Today is #WorldCarFreeDay - plan to leave your car at home. Walking, riding your cycle or taking a bus can all be effective ways to get around, while save your health, your money (a monthly average of Rs. 4000 if you live in #Chennai!) & our planet.
As per Ohio State research, #ClimateChange contributes to a surge in child, early & forced marriages. Child marriage is often seen as a coping strategy to reduce economic vulnerability & food insecurity that a family in low and middle-income countries is facing because of a disaster.
Any road signage must be created and displayed as recommended by the IRC (Indian Roads Congress) standards. Road signs play a vital role in conveying essential safety information to motorists. No aspect of a sign's design, position or orientation is to be left to the creative interpretation of authorities! As road signs become consistent, motorists become familiar with them. We can then expect compliance to improve and enforcement to thererfore become easier.
#RoadCrash #RoadSign #RoadSafety #RoadSafetyForAll #SafeMobility #StreetsforAll #SafeStreet
Our public transportation & its network infrastructure must incorporate features that will allow those with physical, visual & auditory disabilities to travel independently. This will include the use of tactile flooring, ramps, braille, handrails, voice announcements, & other design elements. Access to #PublicTransport lies at the heart of several fundamental rights such as the Right to Education & the Right to Life & Livelihoods. We must ensure that no one is left behind. #SustainableTransport
Misleading ads which create an impression in the #consumer of a product being better than it actually is, by making incorrect comparisons, guarantees, using false data, claiming affiliation or sponsorship which is untrue are all punishable by law. If you find an ad to be misleading, ensure that you report this through any of the mechanisms mentioned below. #Advertisement #ConsumerAwareness #ConsumerRights
Over 24% of sandy coasts globally are experiencing persistent net erosion because of #ClimateChange . We need to protect these beaches as they play a vital role in stabilising the land, reducing erosion rates, providing ecosystem services & maintaining biodiversity.
Signage saves lives! Just putting up a road sign is not enough. They need to be strategically positioned, giving drivers the time to react and make smart decisions. For example, a 'PEDESTRIAN CROSSING' sign should be well ahead of the actual crossing. This early warning will give motorists sufficient time to slow down and ensure pedestrian safety. Responsible authorities must act to ensure signs are visible and road users safe.
Route maps, & bus timings are vital information to share with commuters - & the bus stop is the most obvious place to display it. A commuter should be able to turn up at a bus stop, make informed decisions about how long the wait will be, & how to plan their onward journey. Expecting commuters to travel blind will reduce overall confidence about using #PublicTransport. This is particularly crucial for those unfamiliar with the service, such as tourists.
A groundbreaking study conducted by the Universitetet i Bergen, Norway explores the connection between environmental factors, indoor microbial communities & human health. As we face the challenges of #ClimateChange, comprehending the nuances of our indoor microbiome becomes increasingly crucial.
