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World Families' Day is a great time to remember that our steps towards sustainability and its effects on the environment will be amplified when we work together as families. Teach your kids to cycle, and take them out often on cycling trips. This helps them become independent and safe road users, inculcates healthy habits and internalises sustainable practices early on. Plan to use public transport, and involve your children in these plans. Teach them to not look down on people who cycle, walk or take the bus.

Will your child be travelling to school on a bike or scooter? She must have a helmet. Even if her school is only a 10-minute ride away. Prioritising your child's safety is the best start to the new school year. School uniforms ✅ Books ✅ Helmet ✅

Vehicular pollution remains a prominent contributor to #AirPollution in urban areas. To reduce emissions, London has introduced a charge for vehicles that do not meet low emission standards in the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ). If you drive within ULEZ, you will incur a daily fee of £12.50 if your vehicle does not meet the low emission standard. These policy adjustments are examples of steps we can take to protect the environment.

Are you planning to replace your light bulb? Here are some important factors to consider.

The above questionnaire was used to assess students' behaviour that could potentially be viewed as conducive to sustainable lifestyles. 

A University of East Anglia study shows India’s agricultural land exposure to drought would reduce by 21% if the global warming threshold of 1.5 ºC above pre-industrial temp. is met. This will further reduce economic damage due to riverine flooding & exposure to drought. 

 

CAG conducted a baseline study for the Tamil Nadu Climate Change Mission, funded by the Department of Environment and Climate Change, Government of Tamil Nadu, to understand climate literacy. The findings suggest that we need to intensify our efforts to familiarise students and people with the science behind climate change.

It is recommended that screening for hypertension commence at 18. Our modern lifestyles, and Indian predisposition to hypertension means that seemingly fit, young people are also carrying the burden of hypertension. Don't wait for symptoms to appear. Hypertension is called the 'silent killer' for that very reason - there might be no symptoms. #BeatThePressure