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Glyphosate Found in South Africa’s Staple Foods

Lai Cheng February 28, 2026 0 Comments

National Ban Demanded after Shocking New Test Results Glyphosate and its toxic metabolite, aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), have been detected in staple foods consumed daily by millions of South Africans. New laboratory results show glyphosate contamination in maize meal, wheat flour, bread, and baby cereal, with two products exceeding the legal default limit. The African Centre for...

Flying Foxes: Nature’s Unsung Forest Guardians in Decline

Lai Cheng February 27, 2026 0 Comments

The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) is alarmed by recent reports on the sharp decline of flying foxes and fruit bats, in Sabah. These often-misunderstood creatures are vital to the health of our forests and the sustainability of our ecosystems. Their decline should concern not only environmentalists, but all Malaysians whose livelihoods and well-being are tied to healthy forests and...

Floating Chariot Festival: Use Environment-friendly Alternatives Instead of Plastic

Lai Cheng February 26, 2026 0 Comments

The Penang State Exco for Housing and Environment, the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), The Penang State Green Council (PGC), The Malaysia Hindu Sangam Penang State Council (MHSPSC) and the management of the Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple in Teluk Bahang, urge Hindu devotees not to use any kind of synthetic foam material or plastic during the celebration of Masi Maga Theppa Thiruvizha, a...

PLASTIC-PACKAGED READY MEALS: Hidden Health Risks

Lai Cheng February 25, 2026 0 Comments

We live busy lives. Many people rely on the convenience of reheating plastic-packed ready meals or hot takeaways in plastic trays. But there could be a hidden cost behind this convenience – a potentially dangerous dose of microplastics and chemical additives. Greenpeace International analysed 24 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and found that the plastics we use to package our...

OUR AMAZING LIVING EARTH

Lai Cheng February 23, 2026 0 Comments

The Earth is our home, and is full of life, mystery, and resilience. Here are more than a few reasons on why we should continue to protect it from plastic pollution and its toxic impacts! Scientists estimate that there are 8.7 million species on Earth! 165,000 of them are species of butterflies and moths. The Amazon rainforest is the largest forest in the world, spanning over 9 countries. On...

How the Global Flower Trade Poisons Workers

Lai Cheng February 23, 2026 0 Comments

Roses account for 66% of Ecuador's total flower output, a figure that propelled the country in 2024 to become the world’s third-largest exporter, with more than 2 billion stems sold annually, behind only the Netherlands and Colombia. However, Ecuadorian scholars and campaigners question whether the economic opportunities it offers can really secure producers’ futures – or perhaps trap them...

NATURE’S QUIET GOODBYE

Lai Cheng February 21, 2026 0 Comments

Next time you see a bee resting at dusk, take a moment to honour her – she is priceless. Even in their final hours, bees choose love, duty, and purpose over rest… Bees live their lives with purpose until their very last breath. As worker bees age, their wings fray, their flight weakens, and their energy fades. But instead of dying inside the hive, they quietly slip away to rest outside....

Prayer Can Change Your Brain, Science Says

Lai Cheng February 20, 2026 0 Comments

Recent research has confirmed something many people have believed for centuries. Prayer can change the brain in measurable and lasting ways. Scientists using brain scans have found that regular prayer or meditation activates certain areas of the brain that control focus, emotion, and self-awareness. In one study, participants who practised daily prayer showed increased activity in the frontal...

The True Price of Every ChatGPT Prompt

Lai Cheng February 20, 2026 0 Comments

Each time someone asks ChatGPT a question, the exchange feels nearly invisible: just text appearing on a screen. But behind that response lies a massive physical infrastructure drawing electricity, consuming water, and producing carbon emissions at an unprecedented scale. As generative artificial intelligence becomes embedded in everyday life, the environmental footprint of the system powering...

Food Safety Tips for the Festive Season

Lai Cheng February 18, 2026 0 Comments

Celebrations involve food. Keep these food safety tips in mind when you enjoy the festivities. Store meat in the fridge until cooking time. Wash fruits and vegetables with clean water. Do not wash raw meat, as this can spread harmful microorganisms to hands, surfaces, utensils, or other food. Separate raw and cooked food and use separate utensils and cutting boards for raw meat. Cook food,...

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