Day: June 25, 2024
Southeast Asian States’ Position in Global Plastics Treaty Negotiation: A Case of Maladministration?
If governments abandon their responsibility to secure their citizens’ health through a strong Global Plastics Treaty, they could face legal liability. By Rayhan Dudayev and Fajri Fadhillah At the United Nations Environmental Assembly in March 2022, nearly 200 governments agreed to start creating a legally binding Global Plastics Treaty to stop plastic pollution. Two years later, we are...
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Planet-first diet cuts risk of early death by nearly a third, study says
Closely following a planet-friendly diet of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains reduces the risk of premature death by nearly one-third in people, while also dramatically cutting the release of greenhouse gases devastating the planet, a new study found. “Eating more whole plant foods, less animal foods, and less highly processed foods is better for people and planet alike,” said...
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Hidden plastic deep in the ground
Despite major operations to close down illegal dump sites in Kuala Langat, local activists are still finding places with plastic waste buried deep in the soil throughout the district. These organisations have also found new dump sites scattered throughout the area, with one containing plastic from ewaste. Kuala Langat Environmental Action Group’s Pua Lay Peng said despite state authorities...
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