The devastating floods that hit Chennai city and other parts of Tamil Nadu during November-December 2015 claimed more than 400 lives and caused enormous economic damages. Answers to a number of pressing questions related to the conditions prevailing…
The area around Pallikaranai marsh was historically the natural water-holding zone for the city of Chennai. However, due to mislabelling in planning documents, and wanton construction and encroachments, this wetland is endangered. Jayshree…
In February 2018, CAG began an engagement with the Madras School of Social Work (MSSW), an autonomous college located in the city, to make their campus zero waste. This report presents the findings and recommendations from the preliminary waste…
Reclaiming Public Services is vital reading for anyone interested in the future of local, democratic services like energy, water and health care. This is an in-depth world tour of new initiatives in public ownership and the variety of approaches to…
A perception survey by CAG that reveals the experiences of people living in the vicinity of Thoothukudi's industries with respect to the environmental degradation from air, water and soil pollution; and the subsequent harmful consequences on…
This report presents the experience of Kripa Ramachandran, Researcher, and Sriram Radhakrishnan, Community Organiser, in making a wedding in Chennai zero waste. They found that hotels and caterers would be willing to adopt sustainable waste…