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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Processed foods are typically high in salt, sugar and fats and the culprit nutrients behind the rise in non-communicable diseases (like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancers). These diseases are now, globally, the number one cause of death.…
#Women around the world are also key to solving #ClimateCrisis but over 67% of climate-related roles are occupied by men. The need of the hour is gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow. #BreakThe Bias #ASeatAtTheTable #ChangingClimates #…
‘A robust master plan can be ambitious but more importantly, must be achievable; it must include citizens’ views, for that is the ultimate aim of the plan - to build a city which offers its residents a sustainable lifestyle and equitable access to…
#Obesity has nearly tripled since 1975 (World Health Organization), leading to an alarming rise in diseases such as #Diabetes, #Hypertension, cardiovascular disease and #Cancers. A strong front of pack labelling (FoPL) that warns…
#DYK: About 70 to 90% of coralreefs could be affected even at a 1.5 degrees Celcius warming scenario. The much anticipated IPCC report titled 'Impacts, Adaptation & Vulnerability" will highlight the impact of #ClimateChange on the already…
#India, a megadiverse country with only 2.4% of the world's land area, accounts for 7-8% of all recorded wildlife species. Unfortunately quite a few of these species are endangered and are on the verge of extinction IUCN Red List #ConserveWildlife #…
The main aim of CUMTA is to unify all modes of transport and act as the key coordinating agency for delivering urban mobility services all over Chennai. For operationalizing CUMTA, a loan of $8 million was allocated by the World Bank and AIIB.
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Competition in power markets enhances efficiency in the sector, while bringing in additional finance and capital to strengthen the sector. Consumers are provided with greater choices in service providers and business models such as Opex and open…