Month: December 2024
ARE YOU ON THE WRONG TRAIN?
Don’t linger in the realm of wrong choices. Act quickly to redirect your path and focus on decisions that align with your values. The cost of staying on the wrong path isn’t just time, it’s missed opportunities. Recognise when to change your direction. Noticing mistakes early and correcting them without hesitation pays. Just because you’ve spent a large amount of time or money on...
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WHY SAVE THE BEES?
Bees are a vital part of our survival – together with other pollinators, they are responsible for a third of the food that we eat. Many of our fruits, vegetables, and nuts are reliant upon pollinators for their production. In fact, without these species, 70% of plants would be unable to reproduce or provide food. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, of the 100 crop varieties...
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Coconut Price Increase Drastic
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is deeply concerned about the rapid increase in the price of coconuts sold in Penang markets. CAP's market survey conducted in Penang shows that the price of coconuts has gradually risen from RM2.00 to RM2.50, with larger-sized coconuts reaching RM3.30 each. The increase in coconut prices has also led to higher prices for coconut milk, which has gone...
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OUR FOOD SUPPLY – IN WHOSE HANDS?
For thousands of years of human agriculture, the intrinsic nature of a seed – the capacity to reproduce itself – prevented it from being easily commodified. Grown and resown by farmers, seeds were freely exchanged and shared. All that changed in the 1990s when laws were introduced to protect new bioengineered crops. Today, 4 corporations – Bayer (formerly Monsanto), Corteva (formerly...
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GOOD PILLARS OF WELLNESS
Embrace a simple yet powerful approach to health: regular exercise, balanced meals, and quality sleep. This trio is your ticket to a sustainable and fulfilling lifestyle. Source: Kristie Leong M.D. @DrKristieLeong
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MAKE THE HOLIDAY SEASON GREEN
As we gear up for the festive season, let's not forget our commitment to the planet. Learn how to make this holiday season an environmentally-friendly one. > Choose gifts that give back to the planet. > Minimise waste with thoughtful planning. > Host eco-friendly gatherings. Source: UNEP
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LIFE IS SHORT, MAKE THE MOST OF IT
In the blink of an eye another day is gone, In the blink of an eye another week is gone. In the blink of an eye another month is gone, In the blink of an eye another year is gone. And in the blink of an eye I'll be gone too, And not just me but also you. So maybe we should be wishin' and hopin', That we could just keep our eyes open. And see and appreciate all that we can see, And learn how we...
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THE CITY WHERE PEOPLE CAN SEND E-MAILS TO TREES
Melbourne has more than 70,000 trees, and each one of them has an email address. It began as a simple concept. As part of the effort to revive its urban forest, in 2013 the Melbourne city council decided to digitally map all of the trees in the city, assigning each of them an ID number and making the interactive map available online. And to make it possible for local residents to report concerns...
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