Pedestrians are one of the most vulnerable road user groups in India. With little space or facilities given to them to walk safely and motorists aggressively encroaching on what little space they have, it is no wonder that fewer people are walking…
#Recycling is unfortunately touted as the solution to #EndPlasticPollution. Companies want us to believe that as long as plastic is recycled consistently, there is nothing wrong with the vast amounts of plastic they are producing.
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The internet has transformed how financial services work. It has brought in ease and convenience at levels we have never known before. But along with this have come the scams - clever, complicated schemes that either steal our identity and then our…
According to a recent Nature research paper, #ClimateChange has intensified the global water cycle by up to 7.4% when compared with previous modelling estimates of 2% to 4%. This will pose a serious challenge to global ecosystems & humanity…
#WorldConsumerRightsDay Know more about safe #digital finance. Join our FB Live on Thursday 17th March 2022 to know more about safe digital finance. The number of people paying through digital transactions in developing parts of the world is as…
CAG in collaboration with Tamil Nadu Small and Tiny Industry Association (TANSTIA) organized a meeting, titled 'Front of Pack Labelling (FoPL) - A discussion with food manufacturers' on 8th March 2022. The aim of the meeting was to sensitize the…
Over the years Chennai has had its share of master plans but the efficacy of these statutory documents have been debatable. Once again the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA) is working on its Third Master Plan with a focus on the…
In India, nutritional labels on foods indicating high levels of dangerous nutrients (like salt, sugar and fats) are not yet mandatory. These three nutrients are implicated in the increase in incidence of cardiovascular conditions, some types of…
How safe are pedestrians on our roads?
India is a nation of walkers. According to the 2011 census, one third of all work trips are by foot. Women walk to work more than men. And 60% of school journeys are by walk (NSO). Indian roads are unsafe for…
The recent IPCC WG II report predicts that if temperatures rise between 1.7 & 1.8 degree Celcius, 50% of the human population could be exposed to periods of life-threatening extreme climatic conditions which will defy human ability to cope.
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