Let Me Breathe (LMB)

Let Me Breathe (LMB) is a platform dedicated to sharing personal stories about living with air pollution, climate change, and the transition away from fossil fuels in India. Initially, it began as a hashtag used by residents of Delhi to share their experiences during times of severe pollution. Over time, it has grown into a nationwide movement. LMB merges the principles of mobile storytelling with public advocacy, utilizing various digital and social media channels to connect with a broad audience, reaching millions of people. Launched in October 2017, the #LetMeBreathe hashtag was created for individuals to share their experiences of air pollution during Delhi's most polluted months. Today, it has expanded to 11 cities, featuring over 300 storytellers who share insights on pollution, zero waste practices, sustainability, and renewable energy. #LetMeBreathe is a community initiative led by people like us create (pluc), where all contributors go through fact-checking, mobile storytelling, and social media training.

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The Key Climate Events That Shaped The Year

Dec 28, 2023 | letmebreathe.in | Smitha Verma

As 2023 inches to a close, it would be a good time to have a relook at what the year was like when it comes to the climate crisis, key moments shaping the biggest crisis of our times and what we achieved and what needs to be done. It was a year shaped by heatwaves and droughts, of floods and record-breaking temperatures, of annual climate pledges, victories and misses.
Ground Zero COP28, Why Rural Design In Climate Action Matter

Dec 26, 2023 | letmebreathe.in | Neeraja Nitin Kudrimoti

India’s share of global CO2 emissions has sharply risen to 7.3%, making it the world’s third-largest carbon emitter. However, the country’s population share is 17.7% globally, with over 65% residing in rural areas. Notably, 85% of the poor population lives in rural India, where per capita emissions are significantly lower. This indicates that, while human activities are major contributors to emissions, rural areas are likely to bear the brunt of climate change.
The Power Of Blue Carbon In Climate Action

Dec 18, 2023 | letmebreathe.in | Smitha Verma

When Ignacia de la Rosa speaks people listen. Even when they don’t understand her. A leader of the San Antero community in the Cispatá region of Colombia, she has been working for several years on a ‘blue carbon’ project aimed at conserving and restoring coastal mangrove forests in Colombia’s Sinú River basin. “It gives us so much, from food to shelter.
The Many Hits and the Several Misses

Dec 14, 2023 | letmebreathe.in | Smitha Verma

When Licypriya Kangujam, the 12-year-old climate activist from India, stormed the stage at the 28th Conference Of Parties in Dubai on Monday, holding a sign “End fossil fuel, save our planet and our future”, it was a clear message that any outcome this year can’t be devoid of strong wordings on fossil fuels. Predictably, when the annual UN conference extended by a day, all eyes were on the strong messaging that may come out of the outcome.
Global Stocktake Text Fails To Put “Fossil Fuel Phase-Out” In Place

Dec 12, 2023 | letmebreathe.in | Smitha Verma

On Monday evening as the new text on global stocktake (GST) was decoded, it became evident that once again the Global South has been hit hard. It singles out coal and goes soft on other fossil fuels — oil and gas — which is likely to be heavily contested by developing countries, especially India.
PM Modi At COP28 Stresses On Balance Between Ecology And Economy; Proposes India For COP33

Dec 1, 2023 | letmebreathe.in | Smitha Verma

Addressing the opening session of the world leaders at the COP28 Summit in Dubai, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Friday, said that India is one of the few economies in the world that is on the way to accomplishing the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). India has set targets to bring emission intensity down by 45 per cent by 2030 and increase the share of non-fossil fuels to 50 per cent.
Just Transition Initiative And Why It’s Crucial For Global South

Sep 20, 2023 | letmebreathe.in | Smitha Verma

In a world where the urgency of climate action is undeniable, a new initiative has taken shape that puts the focus on ‘just transition’ in the Global South. ClimateWorks Foundation and the IKEA Foundation have joined hands to place the voices and well-being of workers and communities in the Global South at the forefront of the global energy transformation.
Paving the Way for Climate Action by Empowering Women and Adolescents

Aug 7, 2023 | letmebreathe.in | Smitha Verma

Partnership for Maternal, Newborn & Child Health (PMNCH) is the world’s largest alliance for women’s, children’s and adolescents’ health and well-being. Established in 2005 and hosted by the World Health Organization (WHO), PMNCH provides a prominent platform for its adolescent and youth constituency to amplify the voices of the 1.8 billion adolescents and young people living in the world today, whose needs are currently unmet– climate change being one of the biggest challenges.
Marine Heatwave Hits UK; Parts Of India Under Heatwave Alert

Jun 20, 2023 | letmebreathe.in | Smitha Verma

If there’s one common aspect that’s binding most parts of the UK and several states in northern India, then it’s heatwaves. While Ireland and the UK are experiencing one of the worst marine heatwave alerts ever recorded, in India casualties are on the rise due to rising temperatures. It’s not surprising to see this phenomena of heat waves swiping across, something which we have been often warned by our scientists. What Is Marine Heatwave?
Explained : What is Cyclone Biporjoy And How Climate Changes Creates Cyclones

Jun 13, 2023 | letmebreathe.in | Smitha Verma

Cyclone Biparjoy live: The Arabian Sea is witnessing Cyclone Biporjoy. The cyclone has been moving northwards at a speed of five kilometres per hour, and is centered southwest of Gujarat’s Porbandar. India and Pakistan have braced themselves for the first severe cyclone, Biparjoy, this year expected to hit their coastal regions later this week. The authorities in India have halted fishing activities, deployed rescue personnel and have announced evacuation plans for those at risk.