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Proposed heavier punishment is good, but more is still needed to stop polluters

Lai Cheng March 14, 2023 0 Comments

As far back as 2019, the Consumer’s Association of Penang (CAP) has been calling on the government to amend the law to ensure that culprits who pollute our water sources be punished in the harshest ways possible. As such we commend the decision and efforts by the Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Ministry to get the Water Industry Act 2006 amended to include a heavier...

HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING BAREFOOT OUTSIDE

Lai Cheng March 14, 2023 0 Comments

Earthing or grounding – the act of walking barefoot on the earth whether it be sand, dirt or grass – is good for health. Having direct skin contact with the earth (with your body – feet, legs, hands, etc) creates an electrical connection to the ground. This is said to produce a healing effect down to the cellular level. Research shows grounding may play a profoundly beneficial role in...

New Global Research Released on HOW TO PROTECT AND EMPOWER ENERGY CONSUMERS

Lai Cheng March 14, 2023 0 Comments

The supply and use of energy produces around three-quarters of global greenhouse gas emissions today and holds the key to averting the worst effects of climate change. Limiting global warming to less than 2°C or 1.5°C will require global emissions to be reduced by 30% or 45%, respectively by 2030. This will require an urgent and fundamental transformation of energy systems at a global scale,...

BROCCOLI OR DOUGHNUT?

Lai Cheng March 10, 2023 0 Comments

Most processed foods are energy-rich and nutrient-poor. They provide a lot of calories or “empty calories” without much nutritional value. Strive to eat more nutrient-dense foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, non-fat and low-fat dairy, fish and seafood, unprocessed lean meat and skinless poultry, nuts and legumes) – they are rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients important for...

NATURE IS OUR SECRET ALLY

Lai Cheng March 10, 2023 0 Comments

Did you know that nature has slowed global warming, saving humanity from even more severe impacts of the climate crisis? It has absorbed over HALF of our CO2 emissions in the past decade. Healthy nature is an ally that helps prevent climate breakdown and make us more resilient to a warming planet. – WWF Climate & Energy Help protect and preserve nature. Read more about our climate’s...

Regressive idea on duty-free cigarettes for Langkawi

Lai Cheng March 10, 2023 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is shocked that the Langkawi member of Parliament Dato' Haji Mohd Suhaimi bin Abdullah urged the government to allow the sale of duty-free cigarettes. It is myopic of him to push this idea because smoking is a known contributor to premature deaths and the cause of many non-communicable diseases including cancer, cardiovascular diseases, chronic...

Groups Seek Legally Binding Action to Stop the Global Contamination Crisis Caused by “Forever Chemicals”

Lai Cheng March 9, 2023 0 Comments

Public interest organizations are seeking a legally binding response to the global contamination crisis and the resulting infringement on the UN-recognized human right to a clean, healthy and sustainable environment caused by the highly persistent and toxic “forever chemicals.” At a webinar held today, environmental health advocates drew attention to the unfolding contamination of the...

RECLAIM STREETS

Lai Cheng March 7, 2023 0 Comments

Reclaiming streets as public space is not radical. Using them to store private vehicles is! (Source: Cycling Professor) Shown below: Rue Henri Dubouillon, a street in Paris, France – before and after street reclamation

EAT PROTEIN TO COUNTER LOW ENERGY

Lai Cheng March 7, 2023 0 Comments

Blood sugar imbalances are a common cause of low energy throughout the day. If your body is relying on caffeine till afternoon, try having a meal with a minimum of 20-30 grams of protein. That will keep blood sugar from crashing (causing sudden drop in energy levels) a few hours after you’ve had caffeine. ~ Kristen Jakobitz

Why cough medicines containing pholcodine can be deadly even if you took them months before surgery

Lai Cheng March 7, 2023 0 Comments

Australia’s medicines regulator recently announced the immediate registration cancellation and recall of dozens of over-the-counter cough medicines and lozenges containing the active ingredient pholcodine. This is because of the risk of a sudden, severe and life-threatening allergic reaction if people are also given specific muscle relaxant drugs while under a general anaesthetic. Pholcodine is...

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