Category: Environment EN

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The Consumers' Association of Penang (CAP) and Sahabat Alam Malaysia (SAM) have jointly submitted a memorandum titled "Malaysia Must Move Towards Zero Waste: The Case Against Waste-to-Energy Incineration" to the Prime Minister, relevant Ministries and agencies on 14 August 2024. The memorandum urges cancellation of the proposed waste-to-energy (WTE) incineration projects in Malaysia and calls for...

There are many ways to save on electricity. Havinash Swaran, a Standard 6 class energy monitor in SK St Xavier in Penang, encourages the use of energy-efficient electrical products. “I learned about 5-star electrical products that help reduce electricity. In future, I will use such a product to contribute to energy efficiency. Saving electricity helps to reduce the effects of climate change....

More and more students are actively doing their part to protect the environment by saving on electricity use. Lee Jian Shuo, a Standard 6 class energy monitor in SK St Xavier in Penang, shares his experience. “Thanks to the energy-saving initiative started in our school, I am now more concerned about switching off the fan and lights when not using them. We don’t need to use air-conditioners...

Take a look at the following before and after pictures of Rue du Trésor in Marais, Paris. Improving urban mobility is a constant challenge. Paris demonstrates how to revitalise our cities by prioritising proximity, pedestrianisation and urban comfort. Top pix (1987): Rue du Trésor in the 4th arrondissement of Marais, Paris was dominated by vehicular traffic, with less space for pedestrians,...