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Lynas Review Panel must be reformed

admin May 18, 2011 0 Comments
On 14 May, the Minister for the International Trade and Industry (MITI), Datuk Seri Mustapha Mohammed announced the independent panel to review the proposed Lynas rare earth processing plant in Gebeng, Pahang. Since the review involves environmental and public health and radiation safety issues, concerning a hazardous facility, it does not fall under the jurisdiction of the MITI. We are thus...
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The Malaysian Government should pay heed to IPCC’s findings on the potentials of renewable energy

admin May 13, 2011 0 Comments
In light of the recent events with significant impact on combating the global crises of energy security and climate change, Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) and CAP are pleased that the world is finally taking cognisance of the burgeoning need to curtail the devastating effect of fossil fuels on the environment. The release of the landmark report by the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change...
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Disposing of household nasties – safely

admin May 5, 2011 0 Comments
Wondering what to do with all those chemical nasties lurking in your cupboards? Here's how to dispose of them safely.   Next time you have a big clean-up, stop and consider what happens to all those old medicines, pesticides, pool chemicals, cleaners, paint thinners and batteries after you've thrown them in the bin or down the sink, or hosed them down the gutter.   Some...
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Save water — and money

admin May 5, 2011 0 Comments
Our growing population, agricultural needs, inefficient appliances and sometimes inconsiderate consumer behaviour put pressure on our water supplies. Here are some tips on how you can conserve water — and save money. For most of us, water is there at the turn of the tap. We easily take it for granted — and may waste it. These days most water authorities urge people to reduce their...
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Making compost the easy way

admin May 5, 2011 0 Comments
Turning kitchen leftovers into compost   Get a plastic bin as container. Make holes in the bottom and cover of the pail. Then place the leftovers such as the leaves, roots, stalks of vegetables, remains of fruit in the container. Mix one portion of such leftovers with one portion of clean soil or existing compost. When the container is full turn over the contents once every 20 days. After...
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Baking soda: a safe multipurpose cleaner

admin May 5, 2011 0 Comments
Many of us spend too much money and too much time on household cleaning. Is it really necessary to have one product for the kitchen tiles and another for the bath? Baking soda is a readily available household product. It is also called Sodium Bicarbonate or Bicarbonate of Soda. It is a cheap yet very effective tool in your home for combating odours, cleaning and sanitising. There are many...
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Bicycle safety tips

admin May 5, 2011 0 Comments
Join the league of the environment-conscious, and save your petrol money, by using pedal power (i.e. bicycle) instead of a four-wheeler. But don't forget to take precautions before you start your journey. First of all, make sure your bicycle is structurally sound and in good condition. Are the brakes working properly? Check too that the reflectors are clean and are not warped, and adequately...
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Eating well with less money

admin May 4, 2011 0 Comments
Can we get well with less money?  It's not only possible. It is true that good food is cheaper because processed foods can be very expensive. Natural and fresh foods are also more nutritious. They also have no food additives which are added not for eating, but for longer shelf-life; replace lost colours and flavours; and other needs of the food industry. You can get more vitamins,...
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Call for true enforcement to reduce smoking

admin May 3, 2011 0 Comments
Smoking is bad for health, pure and simple. And yet measures taken to address the smoking pandemic in Malaysia seems conflicted – on one hand is the cost in human and health terms, while on the other side stifling government efforts are the apparent negative effect on tobacco farmers and poverty alleviation. The latter argument is flawed. The smoking statistics in Malaysia is quite alarming;...
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GM mosquito release in Malaysia surprises opponents and scientists—again

admin May 3, 2011 0 Comments
Even scientists were surprised by the release of GM mosquitoes in Malaysia, reports sciencemag.org of The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)*. Medical entomologist Bart Knols of the University of Amsterdam worries that surprises such as the releases in Grand Cayman and Malaysia may erode public trust and provide anti-GM groups with ammunition. Helen Wallace of the...
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