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8 WATER-RICH FRUITS & VEGETABLES TO EAT IN HOT WEATHER

Lai Cheng February 28, 2024 0 Comments

Drinking sufficient water keeps you hydrated and helps regulate your body temperature in sweltering weather. But nature has another excellent source of hydration: fruits and vegetables. Juicy fruits contribute to your body’s overall fluid needs – about 20% of your total water intake comes from the foods you eat (including fruits, vegetables, and dairy products), the other 80% comes from what...

SIMPLE ENERGY-SAVING TIPS (Part Eight)

Lai Cheng February 27, 2024 0 Comments

Cook with the Lid On Let us stir up some positive change in our kitchens! Did you know that a simple lid can be a superhero in saving energy? Cooking with a lid on your pots and pans is not just about sealing in flavours; it is a powerful way to conserve energy and reduce your carbon footprint. When you cover your pots while cooking, you are trapping heat inside, allowing your food to cook more...

Meet the company turning used chopsticks into eco-friendly furniture

Lai Cheng February 27, 2024 0 Comments

By Azmi Athni Disposable chopsticks may be convenient, but they come at a cost to the environment, contributing to deforestation, carbon emissions and waste build-up. One company, however, has come up with an innovative solution to tackle the problem — one chopstick at a time. They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. In the office of The Work Boulevard, a co-working space...

THE PLASTIC PLAGUE IS POISONING US

Lai Cheng February 27, 2024 0 Comments

Many things around us are made of plastic. Plastic may be convenient, but it poses grave hazards. > Chemicals from plastics have been linked to endocrine disruption, weight gain, insulin resistance, decreased reproductive health, and cancer. > Humans inhale and ingest microplastics through seafood, water, beer, and even salt. The average adult takes in about 2,000 microplastics annually...

Civil Society Open Letter to Ministers on WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations

Lai Cheng February 23, 2024 0 Comments

February, 2024 In February 2024 when World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministers meet there will be intense pressure and expectation for an outcome on the current negotiations on fisheries subsidies. The ministerial (MC13) comes after the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) was reached at the previous Ministerial, and while the WTO is eager for further agreement, the current text of negotiations...

Alert Raised in Sydney over Asbestos-Contaminated Mulch

Lai Cheng February 21, 2024 0 Comments

Mulch containing asbestos has been found at 41 locations in New South Wales, including Sydney parks, schools, hospitals, a supermarket and at least one regional site. Tests are under way at other sites, according to recent news reports. As a precautionary measure, some parks have been cordoned off and some schools have closed temporarily. Health authorities have warned the public to steer clear...

ADOPT A PLANT Campaign

Lai Cheng February 21, 2024 0 Comments

12 STRATEGIES FOR A HEALTHY BRAIN

Lai Cheng February 21, 2024 0 Comments

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Death of Japanese Science Teacher Who Handled Asbestos Recognised as Work-Related

Lai Cheng February 21, 2024 0 Comments

OSAKA – The death of a school science teacher who developed cancer after handling asbestos while preparing for classroom science experiments has been recognised as a work-related accident under the compensation system for local government employees. Hideo Sando died at the age of 69 after developing mesothelioma, a type of cancer related to asbestos. Asbestos was formerly used in lab...

HEART ATTACK SIGNS IN MEN & WOMEN

Lai Cheng February 19, 2024 0 Comments

Mention heart attack and most of us will imagine a man gasping, clutching his chest, and falling to the ground. In reality, the scene may not be that dramatic. The most common heart attack symptom is chest pain, pressure or discomfort. But you could also be short of breath, sweat, faint, or feel sick to your stomach. Your neck, jaw, or shoulders might hurt. Men and women can have different...

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