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HomeUrban Environment

Urban Environment

For urban residents to understand what threatens their immediate environment and to connect the dots of these environmental issues with national and global policy discussions.

To bring understanding of risk mitigation, possible responses and arguments so citizens can work with all stakeholders to address environmental risks.

To centre the environment in public discourse and in policy conversations so policy makers to pay attention to the topic.

To bring awareness on environment and climate change to the larger masses.

To mainstream concepts of environmental sustainability and climate change

 

 

heritage tree walk
Environment

Heritage tree walk sheds light on Chennai’s finest trees

September 5, 2023 Shreya Suraj

A Heritage Tree Walk offered a chance to see many of Chennai’s trees like the Baobab and Neer Kadambai and learn about their unique attributes.

single use plastic in stores
Environment

Chennai’s single-use plastic ban falters despite campaigns like Meendum Manjappai

August 30, 2023 Mary Murphy

Vendors and consumers in Chennai continue to face challenges in switching away from single-use plastic due to lack of awareness and high cost of alternatives.

Mambalam Canal Chennai
Environment

Bungled Mambalam Canal restoration raises questions about its future

August 25, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Residents demand greater transparency from the civic body in canal restoration plans after past failures wreaked havoc.

A lone fisherman sits on his boat in a Chennai beach. Beach huts and other people seen at a distance.
Environment

What citizens are worried about as Chennai shoreline project gets underway

August 21, 2023 Mary Murphy

The project to transform Chennai’s shoreline could have a serious impact on livelihoods and ecology. Fisherfolk and environmentalists have raised various concerns.

Chitlapakkam lake in Chennai
Environment

Lessons from the past must guide the restoration of Chennai’s lakes

August 17, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

CMDA and WRD selected 10 lakes in Chennai for restoration at the cost of Rs 100 crores. Here are some crucial aspects that must be considered to save the city’s lakes.

eliott beach chennai
Environment

What to expect from beach beautification plans for Chennai

August 16, 2023 Mary Murphy

Beautification with features like walking paths, cycle tracks, shopping area and open gyms have been proposed for various beaches in Chennai.

Thermal Power Plant in Ennore
Environment

Industrial pollution in Chennai: Through the lens of the toxic tour

June 29, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

Is industrial pollution in north Chennai, a ‘north Chennai problem’ or a Chennai problem? The toxic tour conducted by CCAG asks this and more.

perungudi dumpyard
Environment

Reclaiming Perungudi dump yard is going to take more than biomining

June 27, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

The Perungudi dump yard has caused harm to human health and biodiversity. But is biomining enough to revive the ecosystem?

koyambedu miyawaki
Environment

Miyawaki forests in Chennai turn into garbage dumping spots

June 16, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Rs 1.92 crore has been spent in creating Miyawaki forests in Chennai. But a lack of maintenance has left these green pockets in poor state.

plastic on the beach
Environment

Plastic on your plate, plastic in your body…and marine litter could be the cause

June 15, 2023 Shobana Radhakrishnan

In an interview with Citizen Matters, Rahul Muralidharan, a political ecologist, discusses what contributes to marine litter in Chennai and possible solutions.

workers drinking water
Environment

No respite from Chennai summer for those engaged in civic work

June 14, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Temperatures have been skyrocketing in Chennai with each passing day. But civic workers hardly get any concessions to escape the sun.

chennai-perungudi-dumpyard
Environment

How Perungudi dump yard has made life difficult for residents in Chennai’s IT corridor

June 8, 2023 Ananth Kumar

Perungudi dump yard has caused widespread air and water pollution and affected the health of residents in the surrounding areas.

bus stop without shelter
Commute

Making Chennai’s public transport climate resilient

May 18, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Buses, trains and metro rail in Chennai are not suited for use during extreme weather. How can it be made climate resilient?

tap water
Water Supply

Chennai residents question quality of water from Nemmeli desalination plant

May 5, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

Residents highlight issues with water supplied from Nemmeli desalination plant including high TDS, turbidity and low pressure.

tree fell due to stormwater drains
Governance

Chennai’s trees lack protection despite presence of District Green Committee

April 26, 2023 Padmaja Jayaraman

The District Green Committee finds itself unable to prevent tree felling due to absence of ground-level monitoring.

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