The dominance of the informal sector in handling e-waste including EV batteries creates unsafe working conditions and poor logistics. Therefore, there is a need to formalise the informal sector. To achieve this, formal recycling companies can…
As per a American Psychological Association & ecoAmerica report, #ClimateChange poses a significant threat to the well-being of children by disrupting the development of their physiological functions, cognitive capacities & emotional…
It is believed that about 80% of a product’s environmental impact is determined in the design stage when the choice of materials, construction and appearance are all finalised. As EVs are promoted as greener alternatives, and the manufacture of…
Child Restraint Systems (CRS) and helmets serve as dedicated safeguards for our young passengers. However, a child is safe in these, only if the device is appropriate to her height, weight, and size. Make sure you check and purchase the correct…
As per UNESCO report, the combination of sudden-onset disasters & a lack of coordinated policy & response not only pose significant barriers to #RightToEducation but also underscore the critical need for intersectoral & multi-faceted…
Choosing public transportation as much as we can sends a clear message to policy-makers to invest more in public transport. This will bring about a multitude of advantages - broader societal benefits like less air pollution, decreased reliance on…
கிரீன் ஆக்க்ஷன் வீக் 2023ஐக் குறிக்கும் வகையில் குழந்தைகளுக்காக இந்த கையேடு உருவாக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. ஒருமுறை மட்டுமே பயன்படுத்தும் பிளாஸ்டிக் பொருட்களில் என்ன தவறு இருக்கிறது, அன்றாட வாழ்வில் பிளாஸ்டிக் பயன்பாட்டைக் குறைக்க அவர்கள் எப்படி எளிய…
Our bustling cities can also be a safe haven for our kids. But to ensure this, we need to actively plan for their safety. Integrating enforcement, engineering, and technology is one way to do this. ANPR cameras deter rule-breaking; vibrant paths and…
#ClimateChange induced stress is altering fish hormones leading to huge repercussions for their reproduction. In fact, female fish exposed to high temperatures are found to develop testes instead of ovaries.
A child's small stature, and still-developing cognitive skills make them the most vulnerable of road users. As roads become busier, and vehicles become faster, our roads become more and more unsafe for them. As adults, let's be mindful of a child's…