If individuals do it, it is the cause of air pollution, but when the government does it through incinerators, this is called an innovative and state-of-the-art way of waste management...

Greater Chennai Corporation do #SayNoToincinerator #AirPollution #WaterPollution

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Thanks to Foundation for Friendly Environment and Medical Awareness (FEMA) for collaborating with us...

#ClimateAction #ClimateChange #EnvironmentalJustice

On May 14, 2025, India's Centre for Science and Environment a striking statistic: weather extremes have resulted in 35,000 deaths in India over the past two decades. This data emphasises the severe human toll of climate change in the country.

#ScientistRebellion #SRIndia

One more example: Those who can afford luxury exacerbate global warming!

Religious beliefs outweigh environmental concerns for individuals who can afford luxury.

#GlobalWarming #ClimateChange #SciRebIND

Contradiction in action: The #TamilNadu #ClimateChange Mission predicts decreasing soil moisture in #Kancheepuram district from 2040-2070. Yet, a greenfield #airport is proposed, requiring acquisition of 13 villages rich in water bodies and agricultural fields. #Parandur
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Nearly 2,000 people—incl. dozens of IPCC authors—have signed our open letter urging the public to engage in climate action.

Help us get to 2k & beyond by adding your signature today as a scientist, academic, or ally! scientistrebellion.org/sign/

Because HowMuchMore time to act do we think we have?

India is unsafe for environmentalists, according to the recent report by Global Witness. Colombia and the Philippines had the highest number of deaths. As usual, here is the thoughtful cartoon by Rohan Chakravarty.
#Environmentalism #GreenHumour #SRIndia

Exploring the impact of climate change through the lens of humour and art, by Rohan Chakravarty (www.greenhumour.com) ‘Green Humour’ comics are a beacon of creativity and awareness. From wisecracking animals to satirical takes on government failures, these cartoons offer a unique perspective.

Engineering solutions alone won’t suffice for the #ChennaiClimateActionPlan @chennaicorp. @ashankarprakash writes in @timesofindia for @CAGChennai, urging the inclusion of climate justice adaptation measures for a more holistic approach.
#ClimateAction #ClimateJustice #Science #SciRebIND

#WasteToEnergy
If we go by SCIENCE, it is prudent to devise ways to MINIMISE WASTE GENERATION. However, the Chennai Corporation is primarily planning to resort to DIRTY INCINERATORS to MANAGE WASTE, even though existing ones in India are failing.
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#StifledDissent

The Narendra Modi-headed Union govt shut down the #We20 Peoples’ Summit, which was organised by over 70 civil society organisations, led by WG on International Financial Institutions, to analyse the implications & outcome of the upcoming #G20 Summit.
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#StopAdaniSavePulicat
Adani Kattupalli Port is proposed to expand from 330 to 6,111 acres, with nearly 2,000 acres reclaimed by dumping dredged sand into the sea. This could have serious repercussions on the coastal ecosystem and local communities!!!
#StopAdaniSaveChennai

As time runs out, inaction is leading to global boiling and catastrophic climate and environmental consequences. In the face of such a crisis, civil disobedience by scientists is justified. We must #UniteAgainstClimateFailure #ClimateEmergency #SciRebIND