Find out how the FOCUS textbook took shape after many months of research. The book has been designed to be used within the school curriculum, teaching students key facts on the science & the social sciences behind the climate crisis. The book aims to create thinking, caring, proactive students who will not shy away from the challenges of climate change.
Over 24% of sandy coasts globally are experiencing persistent net erosion because of #ClimateChange . We need to protect these beaches as they play a vital role in stabilising the land, reducing erosion rates, providing ecosystem services & maintaining biodiversity.
A groundbreaking study conducted by the Universitetet i Bergen, Norway explores the connection between environmental factors, indoor microbial communities & human health. As we face the challenges of #ClimateChange, comprehending the nuances of our indoor microbiome becomes increasingly crucial.
The effects of climate change know no boundaries, transcending borders and impacting every individual, community and nation. India ranks third among the top 50 nations most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Closer to home, this summer, Tamil Nadu witnessed sweltering heat waves, with the vulnerable facing the brunt of it.
Empowering small-scale farmers with adequate knowledge is essential to help them mitigate the effects of #ClimateChange. They require increased social, economic & technological assistance, along with access to high-yield climate-resistant seeds.
Cities occupies only two percent of the world’s land area, yet consumer more than two-thirds of the world’s energy and are responsible for more than 70% of global green house gas (GHG) emissions, according to a 2021 World Bank report.
உலகின் பல நாடுகளிலும் துரத்தி அடிக்கப்பட்ட எரிஉலைகள் இந்தியாவில் தலை தூக்குகின்றன. தமிழ்நாட்டில் மற்றும் 57 எரிஉலைகலைத் தொடங்குவதற்கு அரசு முடிவு செய்துள்ளது. இவையெல்லாம் நம் ஊருக்கு வருவதற்கு முன் நாம் அறியவேண்டியவை என்ன? மக்கள் எதிர்கொள்ளும் பேராபத்துக்கள் என்ன?
As per a Science Magazine study, rising temperatures increase Vapor Pressure Deficit (VPD), causing plants to close stomata. This conserves water but reduces CO2 intake, suppressing global photosynthesis & affecting Earth's carbon balance.
This Impact Assessment Report highlights how the pilot phase of 'FOCUS' - the climate change curriculum textbook developed by CAG - was introduced in select schools in Chennai. It measures project outcomes, analysing positive shifts in both students and teachers. The report provides concrete evidence of heightened student awareness, engagement, and empowerment, as well as innovative teaching methods and renewed enthusiasm among educators.
The likelihood of volcanic eruptions coinciding with climate-related storms, droughts, floods or other disasters is increasing due to climate change. This makes planning and responding to crises more challenging.
