Environment EN – Page 44 – Consumers Association Penang

What is ‘Net Zero’, anyway? A short history of a monumental concept

Lai Cheng June 20, 2024 0 Comments

Last month, the leaders of the G7 declared their commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 at the latest. Closer to home, the Albanese government recently introduced legislation to establish a Net Zero Economy Authority, promising it will catalyse investment in clean energy technologies in the push to reach net zero. Pledges to achieve net zero emissions over the coming decades have...

WHY GREEN IS HEALING

Lai Cheng June 20, 2024 0 Comments

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A program meant to help developing nations fight climate change is funnelling billions of dollars back to rich countries

Lai Cheng June 19, 2024 0 Comments

Wealthy countries sent climate funding to the developing world in recent years with interest rates or strings attached that benefited the lending nations, a Reuters data analysis found. A Reuters Special Report By Irene Casado Sanchez and Jackie Botts Japan, France, Germany, the United States and other wealthy nations are reaping billions of dollars in economic rewards from a global program...

CAP’s Energy Saving & Efficiency Workshop for Teachers

Lai Cheng June 19, 2024 0 Comments

On 8 June 2024, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) successfully hosted an impactful Energy Saving and Efficiency Workshop for teachers at SMK Datuk Hj Mohamed Nor Ahmad, in Gelugor, Penang. We had 96 passionate teachers from 34 schools in Penang Island, all dedicated to learning and bringing back valuable knowledge to their students to combat climate change. We were honoured to have Dr...

Plastics in the Human Body

Lai Cheng June 18, 2024 0 Comments

Plastics are in our blood, brain , lungs , heart , and in the testicles. If this is not a clear sign to reduce plastic production, then we don't know what is! Visit breakfreefromplastic.org to learn more about the plastics crisis and what we can do. Source: Break Free From Plastic #BreakFreeFromPlastic #plasticpollution #plasticsinthebody

BE-E THANKFUL TO THIS SMALL INSECT WITH A BIG SACRIFICE

Lai Cheng June 18, 2024 0 Comments

Bees are tiny heroes. Do you know: The honeybee is responsible for nearly a third of crop pollination (a wide range of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and oilseeds). They also produce 6 hive products — pollen, honey, beeswax, royal jelly, propolis, and venom. These are all collected and used for nutritional and medical purposes by humans. Bee populations have been declining globally over recent...

No U-Turn for Fuel Subsidy Rationalisation Policy

Lai Cheng June 12, 2024 0 Comments

The fuel subsidy rationalisation policy must be implemented and there must be no U-turn because of pressure from vested interests and political groups. Government leaders must bite the bullet when implementing policies perceived to be unpopular but which, in the long-term, will make our economy more resilient to benefit the people and the nation. Beginning with targeted subsidies for diesel fuel...

GRASS IS COOL

Lai Cheng June 11, 2024 0 Comments

Ever stood in a parking lot on a hot day and felt the searing heat from the ground, and when you’re standing on a lawn it’s cooler? Ever felt how cooling it is to walk barefoot through the grass? The cooling sensation is very real. A simple experiment measuring the temperature of exposed soil, cut grass and uncut grass in summer – reported by the Technical Centre for Climate Change and...

GET RID OF LIZARDS WITH PLANTS

Lai Cheng June 10, 2024 0 Comments

Annoyed by lizards and their droppings in your home? These little reptiles play a role in our ecosystem – they eat insects and keep insect populations at bay – so it’s best to drive them out rather than kill them. One natural way to keep them out of your home is by growing some indoor plants. Placing fresh garlic around the house helps too. Here are some plants that can keep lizards away,...

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