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MAKE IMPACT ASSESSMENTS PUBLIC FOR SAKE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

Lai Cheng May 21, 2024 0 Comments
Sahabat Alam Malaysia calls on the federal government and relevant agencies to make public, impact assessments such as social impact assessments (SIA), traffic impact assessments (TIA) and radiological impact assessments (RIA), and seek feedback prior to their approval. An SIA and TIA are required for relevant development projects prior to the grant of planning permission under the Town and...
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TEACHING OUR YOUNG ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BEES

Lai Cheng May 20, 2024 0 Comments
In conjunction with World Bee Day, CAP held an awareness talk programme at 3 schools in Pengkalan Hulu, Perak today on the importance of bees and how to save them. About 100 primary school students and teachers attended the programme. The schools involved were SJKT Pengkalan Hulu, SK Pengkalan Hulu and SJK (C) Eok Wan Pengkalan Hulu. At the end of the programme, each school received 10 plants...
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6 Reasons Why We Need Biodiversity

Lai Cheng May 20, 2024 0 Comments
Scientists are sounding the alarm about the poor state of biodiversity. Across the globe, 1 million species are threatened with imminent extinction. Nature areas and ecosystems are being sacrificed hand over foot. Why do we need biodiversity? Below are 6 reasons you should know. 1. Climate change and biodiversity are inextricably linked.Nature plays a crucial role in the fight against climate...
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HARMFUL SQUEAKY PLASTIC PET TOYS

Lai Cheng May 20, 2024 0 Comments
Squeaky plastic pet toys have been found to be contaminated with toxic chemicals banned in children’s toys, cautions Philippines toxics watchdog group Ecowaste Coalition. The toys could also pose a risk to humans who come into contact with them. Here are the details from the group’s 17 May 2024 press release....
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Bee Population in Malaysia Declining Due to Rampant Use of Pesticides – CAP

Lai Cheng May 19, 2024 0 Comments
CAP was shocked not to find any bee hive in several areas in Peninsular Malaysia, with many traditional bee keepers admitting that bee colonies were declining in Malaysia. This is largely because bees are losing the food sources that they require to survive. It is a sad fact that bees, which we equate with efficient or busy work, are gradually disappearing. CAP found that pesticides, synthetic...
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“CARING CLIMATE, CARING COMMUNITY”

Lai Cheng May 17, 2024 0 Comments
On 5 April 2024, CAP conducted a programme with the Climate Action Group of SEGI College Penang on “Caring Climate, Caring Community”. This hybrid programme allowed students who could not attend in person to participate remotely. We had 13 participants joining us physically and 11 participants joining us online. A total number of 45 students have been reached through sharing of materials....
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NATURE IS HEALTH

Lai Cheng May 16, 2024 0 Comments
The air we breathe. The food we eat. The water we drink. The environment we live in. All of these factors impact human health. To ensure health for all, we must first protect nature and safeguard our one and only planet. Source: WHO via @UN  
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THINK BEFORE YOU BUY

Lai Cheng May 15, 2024 0 Comments
Each year, a staggering 2.12 billion tons of waste is generated worldwide. That's enough to circle the globe 24 times if loaded onto trucks! 99% of what we purchase ends up in landfills in just 6 months. Let's embrace sustainable consumption for a healthier planet. How to be a more conscious consumer? Start with these questions. Source: The Global Goals
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AVOID PLASTIC BOTTLES

Lai Cheng May 14, 2024 0 Comments
The production of plastics poses significant threats to both human and planet. Around 117,000 plastic bottles will have been used by the time you finish reading this sentence. While it takes seconds to produce, a plastic bottle takes about 450 years to decompose. Source: PVA  
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