As per a PNAS News study, offspring production in bird populations has been declining over the past 50 years. Such a decline will lead to a cascading effect on the entire food chain, as they play a crucial role in pollination, seed dispersal &…
The Indian meteorological department after analysing decades of rainfall data has confirmed that #ClimateChange induced rise in temperature by 1°C has increased the moisture-holding capacity of the atmosphere by 7% leading to alterations…
As per a study by Science Magazine, #FlashDroughts have been getting more intense since the 1950s, now affecting over 74% of the world's 33 regions. Humid tropical areas such as #India are especially prone to these. #ClimateChange. #ActOnClimate
Offering robust, #sustainable, safe #PublicTransport should be viewed as meeting a basic need. If seen as a profit making service, it will skew priorities & compromise on safety, service quality & #accessibility for…
In this era of #ClimateEmergency, we should #InvestInOurPlanet by taking action #Now to protect and preserve it for future generations. We need to embrace #renewable energy & accelerate toward a green and inclusive future.#WorldEarthDay #…
Elderly people in #India face #ClimateChange related challenges due to limited mobility, chronic health issues & reduced resources. Urgent comprehensive action involving governments, civil societies & the private sector is necessary to…
Chennai has decided to outsource operations and maintenance of MTC buses under a gross contract model. Let's not forget that not all Indian cities have been successful with this model. Thus, it is important to analyse the pros and cons of…
According to a study published by Nature, flights are now witnessing more "head-slamming" turbulence due to #ClimateChange. This is harming aircraft and injuring passengers and crew, inducing extreme anxiety and fear. #ActOnClimate
Recently, Chennai decided to privatise operations and maintenance of MTC buses under the gross cost contract model. One major plus point of public transport is that the system must function even if there is only one passenger. The danger of private…
#Hypertension remains one of the most important causes of death and disability associated with heart diseases in India. Nearly half (45.9%) of all Indians over the age of 45 are hypertensive (ie, their blood pressure is too high). Have you checked…