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CAP Highlights Environmental and Wildlife Threats from Tanjung Bungah Development

Lai Cheng November 28, 2024 0 Comments
The Consumers’ Association of  Penang (CAP) is concerned about a development project near the Waterfront Condo, opposite the floating mosque in Tanjung Bungah. The project, which is already underway, has caused significant issues. The use of heavy machinery has damaged water pipes and sewage manholes belonging to a nearby resident. Additionally, large trees that took decades to grow were...
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US Should Support Strong Plastics Treaty

Lai Cheng November 27, 2024 0 Comments
The U.S. claims to be a leader in the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, but it has consistently held back international ambition throughout the process. #BreakFreeFromPlastic members from across the United States are demanding that their government take ambitious action to uphold environmental justice – and thereby live up to the Biden-Harris Administration’s promises to protect frontline...
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WE’RE MAKING A STAND ON PLASTIC AT INC-5 IN BUSAN

Lai Cheng November 27, 2024 0 Comments
“Plastics continue to be among the main pollutants globally. We need to break free from plastic. We need a strong Global Plastics Treaty.” ~ Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) Chief Executive and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) honorary secretary Mageswari Sangaralingam. CAP and SAM are part of the IPEN: for a toxics-free future Friends of the Earth International Global Alliance for...
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GLOBAL PLASTICS TREATY

Lai Cheng November 26, 2024 0 Comments
5th meeting (Final Round) of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) in Busan, South Korea (25 November-1 December 2024) Today officially marks the first day of the fifth and final round of Plastics Treaty negotiations! Pressure builds up as governments are expected to agree on a treaty by December 1. Let’s make sure country representatives stand for strong and legally-binding...
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Activists sent bold message to governments to end plastic use

Lai Cheng November 25, 2024 0 Comments
According to current data, the world produces approximately 350 million metric tons of plastic waste annually.  Plastics continue to be among the main pollutants globally despite the convenience and cheap production costs it brings to the world, said Sahabat Alam Malaysia honorary secretary Mageswari Sangaralingam. According to current data, the world produces approximately 350 million metric...
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A CITY TRANSFORMED

Lai Cheng November 25, 2024 0 Comments
Barcelona is a city where pedestrians and nature are protagonists. In the first photo, we see a Barcelona focused on cars, with no bicycles or adequate pedestrian areas. In the second, the transformation is evident: trees, pedestrians and people enjoying urban space. This is the city we want and need. Source: IMM Design Lab (Photos: 30diasenbici; David via IMM Design Lab)  
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DON’T CHASE AWAY THE TOADS

Lai Cheng November 22, 2024 0 Comments
Toads are garden heroes that eat slugs, flies, cutworms, and other insects that are smaller and slower than they are. One toad can eat 10,000 to 20,000 insects in a year so like earthworms, they’re great garden allies. They also won’t eat your vegetables or flowers. Don’t drive them away from your garden! Source: East-West Seed Foundation, Inc.- Philippines  
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SHANGHAI’S TIERED LAWN: An Innovative Green Urban Space

Lai Cheng November 21, 2024 0 Comments
In the bustling city of Shanghai, a uniquely designed tiered lawn has become a haven for office workers seeking a tranquil escape. This innovative urban space not only offers a peaceful retreat but also serves as a valuable lesson in ergonomic and sustainable design. The Unique Design of the Tiered Lawn The tiered lawn’s distinct design is what sets it apart from other urban green spaces....
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