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Month: November 2024

Month: November 2024

How Plastic Mulching in Farming Harms the Environment

Lai Cheng November 11, 2024 0 Comments
Plastic mulch, a component of modern agriculture, creates harmful microplastics that take centuries to break down and also pollutes the air if burned. Worldwide, over 20 million hectares of agricultural lands use plastic mulching. This brochure explains how plastic in farming pollutes the environment – and is harmful to soil microorganisms and human health – and why organic mulching is...
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ONE MAN REPLANTS A FOREST

Lai Cheng November 8, 2024 0 Comments
Jadav Molai Payeng – The Forest Man of India From barren soil to a vibrant forest – that’s what one man has single-handedly created with his one-tree-grown-a-day practice for over 40 years. The forest today spans over 550 hectares, equivalent to the size of 15 football fields. Meet Jadav Molai Payeng, the “Forest Man of India” – a living testament to the resilience of nature and the...
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SPEED KILLS

Lai Cheng November 7, 2024 0 Comments
When it comes to the actual likelihood that a vehicle crash will occur at all – and whether the consequences of a crash are serious, or even deadly, or not – speed is ALWAYS a factor. (Info and graphic via @BrentToderian/X)  
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EAT TO FIGHT INFLAMMATION AND DISEASE

Lai Cheng November 7, 2024 0 Comments
Type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular diseases together represent the leading causes of death around the world. But do you know: There is a precursor to these diseases – chronic inflammation. What is inflammation? Your immune system becomes activated when your body recognises anything that is foreign – such as an invading microbe or chemical. This often triggers a process called...
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Journey to End Plastic Pollution Exhibition Recap

Lai Cheng November 6, 2024 0 Comments
Members of Malaysia Stop Waste Trade Coalition comprising of CAP, C4 Center, Greenpeace Malaysia and SAM, held an impactful exhibition at Pavilion Bukit Jalil from 18 to 20 October 2024 to raise awareness about plastic pollution, its impact on our environment and health, and offered solutions to the crisis. This video highlights key moments from the exhibition. Check it out and join the journey...
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HOW TO TEACH KIDS TO BE GRATEFUL

Lai Cheng November 6, 2024 0 Comments
Gratitude is an abstract skill that can be hard to teach children. According to behaviour specialists, the best way to ensure that your child will emulate a particular characteristic is to model it yourself. Studies show that expressing gratitude can have benefits such as supporting physical and mental well-being, boosting self-esteem, and enhancing sleep quality; all of which contribute to...
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