#Biodiversity is absolutely vital for the processes that support all life on Earth, including humans. However loss of biodiversity can jeopardize health & ecosystems and escalate zoonotic diseases, Each one of us needs to #BePartOfThePlan to #ProtectBiodiversity.
Do you have any road trips planned for the summer? Long drives can be exhausting! Combat driver fatigue by taking frequent breaks, sharing driving duties with a co-pilot, and prioritize quality sleep before heading out. In addition, don't forget to schedule a maintenance check for your car to ensure everything is running smoothly and safely. A little prep goes a long way in preventing unexpected breakdowns and delays. Your car deserves some pampering too!
Running low on exercise during workdays? Dust off your bike and start cycling to celebrate pedal power! Reclaim valuable time, enjoy health benefits, and reduce traffic congestion. Start your day with a refreshing cycle to work alongside your colleagues, embracing the spirit of International Cycle to Work Day.
World Families' Day is a great time to remember that our steps towards sustainability and its effects on the environment will be amplified when we work together as families. Teach your kids to cycle, and take them out often on cycling trips. This helps them become independent and safe road users, inculcates healthy habits and internalises sustainable practices early on. Plan to use public transport, and involve your children in these plans. Teach them to not look down on people who cycle, walk or take the bus.
Will your child be travelling to school on a bike or scooter? She must have a helmet. Even if her school is only a 10-minute ride away. Prioritising your child's safety is the best start to the new school year. School uniforms ✅ Books ✅ Helmet ✅
Vehicular pollution remains a prominent contributor to #AirPollution in urban areas. To reduce emissions, London has introduced a charge for vehicles that do not meet low emission standards in the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). If you drive within ULEZ, you will incur a daily fee of £12.50 if your vehicle does not meet the low emission standard. These policy adjustments are examples of steps we can take to protect the environment.
Are you planning to replace your light bulb? Here are some important factors to consider.
A University of East Anglia study shows India’s agricultural land exposure to drought would reduce by 21% if the global warming threshold of 1.5 ºC above pre-industrial temp. is met. This will further reduce economic damage due to riverine flooding & exposure to drought.
It is recommended that screening for hypertension commence at 18. Our modern lifestyles, and Indian predisposition to hypertension means that seemingly fit, young people are also carrying the burden of hypertension. Don't wait for symptoms to appear. Hypertension is called the 'silent killer' for that very reason - there might be no symptoms. #BeatThePressure
If you're unsure about which helmet brand to choose, any brand will suffice as long as it carries the ISI mark to guarantee your child's safety. Even if a helmet manufactured abroad has a stricter criteria than is allowed by Indian regulations, if it doesn't have an ISI mark, it is not permissible for sale in India.
