Month: June 2024

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...

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...

A national approach to addressing plastic pollution should come with the reduced production of plastic materials, says an environmentalist.Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) research officer Mageswari Sangaralingam said that while the move to introduce new legislation to handle the problem is laudable, the issue needs to be addressed at source. “We agree there is a need to seriously look...

We need less of dull, neglected spaces and more vibrant, green urban areas! Let's transform our alleyways and streets into beautiful, inviting places with plants, flowers, and community efforts. Green spaces not only enhance the aesthetic appeal but also improve air quality, promote mental well-being, and foster a sense of community. Together, we can make our cities greener and more liveable....

Think cities can't breathe? Urban forestry is our unsung hero, turning grey to green, slashing stress, cleaning air and water AND fighting off urban heat like an eco-shield. Let's champion our leafy warriors and transform our concrete jungles. Source: UN-Habitat