A recent Science Magazine study suggests that the warming avoided by planting CO2-absorbing forests could be around 15 to 30% less than previously estimated due to feedbacks such as dark trees reflecting less sunlight.
Healthy forests serve as vital carbon sinks that help mitigate #ClimateChange. Technological innovations like early warning systems, sustainable production & empowering people through land mapping are crucial for forest preservation. #…
Motor vehicle riders are not the only road users; the humble pedestrian also has equal rights to it. In fact, at designated places such as pedestrian crossings, they have the right of way. Don't be led to believe that the speed and power a motor…
Here's an illustration of two distinct neighbourhoods: in the current block model, all roads are prioritised for motor vehicles, leaving very little public space for pedestrians and cyclists. The super block concept prioritises pedestrians and…
Recycling will work only if we first adhere to the basic tenets of a zero waste economy - reduce and reuse. After we effectively practise these, (and for recycling to really work), we need to segregate our waste, so materials can reach their correct…
As the digital invasion continues, we need robust discussions on keeping consumers safe from misinformation. The ease of availability and scalability of AI (and search engines and Chat Bots that use it), algorithmic bias and content moderation…
Butterflies & moths, sensitive to environmental changes, are vital bioindicators of ecosystem health. Their declining populations have serious implications, impacting animals like bats, birds, & insects reliant on them as a food source.
Roundabouts are a safer and a more user-friendly alternative to traditional crossroads as they do not interrupt traffic flow. Traffic does not need to stop; simply yield, allowing the junction to handle more traffic in the same amount of time. Wait…
Road infrastructure is designed for men - bus step heights & duration of #pedestrian lights for example. Safety is a crucial missing link in road design. Pedestrian infrastructure like foot overbridges & subways tend to be dark, unwelcoming…