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RTI data reveals that only 34% of Chennai roads are flood proof!

September 30, 2019 Ranga Prasad

A robust storm water drain network is the need of the hour for Chennai to prevent floods similar to that of 2015. But only 1894 km out of the total 5500 km of roads in the city were networked with storm water drains as of October 2018.

Environment

Here’s what you must know before you plant another tree in Chennai

September 25, 2019 Aruna Natarajan

While tree plantation drives are increasingly common across the city, planting non-native, invasive species could cause more harm than good. What should we keep in mind as we take a pledge to add to the city’s green cover?

Environment

New green movement in city to focus on native trees

July 12, 2017 Dharshini Ramanaa

20 organisations come together to launch ReGreen Chennai, an initiative that looks to plant 500,000 trees in five years and build sustainability through proper planting and monitoring.

Civic

A new green revolution in Royapuram

March 20, 2017 Satarupa Sen Bhattacharya

Inspired by the Kotturpuram Tree Park and the guidance of the Nizhal team, members of the Dawoodi Bohra community start NABAAT, a movement to plant and nurture trees.

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