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Human sign in Penang sends powerful message to world leaders for a strong plastics treaty

Lai Cheng October 10, 2024 0 Comments

As the world turns its attention to the upcoming UN negotiations for a global plastics treaty this November, Sahabat Alam Malaysia (Friends of the Earth Malaysia) with 190 students from a secondary school in Penang sent a bold message to governments, using their bodies to make a human sign spelling out the words “Strong Plastic Treaty" and a cloth banner urging the world to Reduce Plastic...

PARIS’ SAFE SCHOOL STREETS

Lai Cheng October 9, 2024 0 Comments

Imagine cities where children walk and cycle to school safely, where streets are designed for people, not just cars. That's exactly what Paris envisioned for its school streets initiative. 126 school streets have been created in Paris since the summer of 2020. There are now 180 today, with the aim to have 300 school streets completed by 2026. Streets that... > Puts safety first by reducing...

WHY ARE WE GROWING OUR FOOD WITH POISONS?

Lai Cheng October 9, 2024 0 Comments

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1,000 types of pesticides are used around the world to ensure food is not damaged or destroyed by pests. A UN Environment Programme report forecasts continued growth in pesticide use. As the world's population is expected to reach 9.3 billion people by 2050, a 60% increase in the rate of food production is required. To sustain this demand,...

TOXIC LEAD INCREASES MISCARRIAGE RISK

Lai Cheng October 9, 2024 0 Comments

Exposure to high levels of lead in pregnancy has been linked to miscarriage, reduced growth of the baby in the womb, and premature labour. #BanLeadPaint