Environment

What can Chennai do to mitigate the impact of climate change? How can Chennaiites be involved in formulating a plan for action?

Multi-year delay in disbursal of subsidies for rooftop solar in Chennai has put off developers and consumers from embracing solar energy.

மாசுபட்ட ஓட்டேரி நல்லாவை சீர் செய்வது எப்படி?

Once a key mitigator of floods in the area, the Otteri Nullah has declined in recent years due to encroachment, debris and sewage dumping.

Chennai is hot right now, but faced intense rainfall and flooding recently. Do empty plots and OSR land hold the answer to this paradox?

With plastic packaging being the norm, how can you, as a consumer, do your bit to reduce plastic waste? This database of stores by CAG can help.

What has changed about Chennai’s coast that impacts the nesting of Olive Ridley turtles? What steps can Chennai take to protect them?

The Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company is an initiative to combat climate change. Citizen Matters spoke to Environment Secretary Supriya Sahu IAS to learn more about its mission.

Chennai will see an increase in annual rainfall by 6-11% according to a report by CSTEP along with moderate summer warming, thanks to climate change.

The disappearance of a pond in Ganesh Nagar in Kolathur caused extensive flooding in the area. This highlights the need to protect water bodies.

Effective restoration requires good understanding of local hydrology, ecology, governance systems and socio-cultural practices in the area.

What are nature based solutions and can they play a role in reducing flooding in Chennai? What do such projects currently underway aim to achieve?