SAVE THE BEES
Of the 20,000 bee species around the world, more than 40% are threatened. Today is #WorldBeeDay Let's make some buzzzz and take action to build a shared future for all life. Source: Unesco
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6 Reasons Why We Need Biodiversity
Scientists are sounding the alarm about the poor state of biodiversity. Across the globe, 1 million species are threatened with imminent extinction. Nature areas and ecosystems are being sacrificed hand over foot. Why do we need biodiversity? Below are 6 reasons you should know. 1. Climate change and biodiversity are inextricably linked.Nature plays a crucial role in the fight against climate...
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HARMFUL SQUEAKY PLASTIC PET TOYS
Squeaky plastic pet toys have been found to be contaminated with toxic chemicals banned in children’s toys, cautions Philippines toxics watchdog group Ecowaste Coalition. The toys could also pose a risk to humans who come into contact with them. Here are the details from the group’s 17 May 2024 press release....
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Bee Population in Malaysia Declining Due to Rampant Use of Pesticides – CAP
CAP was shocked not to find any bee hive in several areas in Peninsular Malaysia, with many traditional bee keepers admitting that bee colonies were declining in Malaysia. This is largely because bees are losing the food sources that they require to survive. It is a sad fact that bees, which we equate with efficient or busy work, are gradually disappearing. CAP found that pesticides, synthetic...
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“CARING CLIMATE, CARING COMMUNITY”
On 5 April 2024, CAP conducted a programme with the Climate Action Group of SEGI College Penang on “Caring Climate, Caring Community”. This hybrid programme allowed students who could not attend in person to participate remotely. We had 13 participants joining us physically and 11 participants joining us online. A total number of 45 students have been reached through sharing of materials....
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SIMPLE ENERGY-SAVING TIPS (Part 15)
Avoid Clutter in Your Fridge to Improve Airflow Here is a refreshing idea to keep your fridge organised and save energy! Did you know that clutter inside your fridge can obstruct airflow making it work harder and consume more energy? By simply decluttering and organising your fridge, you can improve its efficiency and reduce your energy usage. Think about it this way: when your fridge is...
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NATURE IS HEALTH
The air we breathe. The food we eat. The water we drink. The environment we live in. All of these factors impact human health. To ensure health for all, we must first protect nature and safeguard our one and only planet. Source: WHO via @UN
Read More THINK BEFORE YOU BUY
Each year, a staggering 2.12 billion tons of waste is generated worldwide. That's enough to circle the globe 24 times if loaded onto trucks! 99% of what we purchase ends up in landfills in just 6 months. Let's embrace sustainable consumption for a healthier planet. How to be a more conscious consumer? Start with these questions. Source: The Global Goals
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Penang LRT: An unwise use of public funds?
By Rosli Khan The projected passenger numbers, ranging from 5 million to 42 million, are unrealistic. FMT’s recent Penang LRT piece was very interesting to me in several ways. But let me comment on just one fundamental error, the passenger demand study, which stood out like a sore thumb. To my mind, the projected ridership numbers for the Penang LRT, ranging from five million to a staggering...
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WHATEVER HAPPENED TO CHILDREN’S IMAGINATIVE PLAY?
Healthy outdoor games used to be the norm for children. They mingled with kids in the neighbourhood and kept themselves occupied in simple, joyful games, some of which can be played indoors too. And they would often make up their own games. But many imaginative children’s games are now a thing of the past. If before, kids used to run around and play with just a simple box, today kids spend...
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