The future of our #planet lies in the choices we make today. Our power is not only in the #energy we generate, but in the responsibility we carry, to protect natural resources, strengthen #climateresilience, and build systems that work for both #people and the planet.
Speeding was the leading cause of road accident deaths in 2023, accounting for approximately 70% of fatalities. But humans are not the only ones harmed by speeding.
Between 2018 and 2023, approximately 1,552 wildlife roadkill accidents were recorded on Tamil Nadu highways alone! Increased noise from speeding interrupts communication signals between animals, disorients them and leads to a plethora of problems such as miscarriage, loss of hearing and habitat abandonment. Noise pollution can also make it difficult for animals to migrate or find their way home.
In celebration of World Public Transport Day, an IT professional shares her daily long commute home. Here’s Dipikaa’s experience with the Chennai MRTS. She typically carpools with friends to the nearest MRTS station from her workplace.
On this World Public Transport Day, let’s commit to using public transport more frequently for both our short and long journeys.
Using public transport contributes to reducing traffic congestion, lowering pollution levels, enhancing the liveability of urban spaces for all and much more.
Tamil Nadu has been implementing various initiatives and projects aimed at making public transport more accessible to everyone in the city.
Climate change isn’t just a human health issue, it affects animals too. Rising temperatures, water scarcity, and shifting diseases can impact livestock health and productivity, with consequences for farmers, food security, and livelihoods.
Buying imported products can be appealing—but it’s worth taking a closer look. Differences in regulations, enforcement, and quality checks across countries mean what’s acceptable elsewhere may not always align with what’s expected here. To ensure accountability, importers must be registered in India, so there is a local entity responsible for the product.
Be a careful consumer. Look for labels, safety information and other mandatory details before you buy.
In honour of World Public Transport Day, some of our colleagues are documenting their commute. Here’s Ashika’s experience with the Chennai Metro. She takes a share auto-rickshaw from her home to the metro station.
Ashika likes the Metro since she finds it the fastest and most environmentally friendly way to travel, especially for longer distances. With the ongoing construction of additional metro stations throughout Chennai, many more of us will have the opportunity to use this mode of transport .
Struggling to get your child to eat healthy? You’re not alone. Many everyday snacks are loaded with hidden fats, salt, and sugar (HFSS), impacting your teen’s energy, mood, and long-term health. Simple swaps can change a lot of things. Listen to the full episode on Spotify and YouTube!
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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.
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.