Category: Environment EN

Use 5 Star-Rated Energy-Efficient Appliances Let’s talk about making a change that’s good for your wallet and the planet! When considering replacing your existing appliances, investing in 5-star-rated energy-efficient appliances is more than a smart move; it’s a powerful step towards curbing energy consumption, cutting costs, and combating climate change. Imagine your home running on...

Some 254 locations nationwide have been identified as critical slopes at risk of landslides, says the Mineral and Geoscience Department (MGD). Of this, 104 sites were classified as high risk, 97 as medium risk and 53 as low risk. Sabah has the most critical slopes at 36, followed by Johor, Pahang, Terengganu, Kelantan and Perak (25 each), Sarawak and Selangor (21), Negri Sembilan (19), Penang...

Humans have a deeply engrained love of nature which is an intuitive and natural drive imprinted into our DNA. It is thus no surprise that nature helps us cope with pain. We are genetically programmed to find trees, plants, water, and other nature elements engrossing, we are absorbed by nature scenes and distracted from our pain and discomfort, says the University of Minnesota’s article, “How...

Did you know that climate change also affects food safety? Discover how rising temperatures threaten the production of safe food. Source: Food and Agriculture Organization                    

What is the waste trade? Why and how do countries in the Global North get to dump their waste on the Global South? What happens when it arrives in the recipient country? Why do countries agree to take this waste? What is the Basel Convention and how does it help stop the waste trade? What more can the plastics treaty do to stop waste being shipped to the Global South? How can we at home support...

Use Natural Lighting Let’s brighten our lives while lightening our environmental load! Embracing natural light is not just about illuminating our spaces; it is a powerful way to save energy, cut costs, and take a stand against climate change. Instead of relying on artificial lighting, consider embracing the brilliance of sunlight flooding in through your windows or doors. Not only does natural...

First months of conflict produced more planet-warming gases than 20 climate-vulnerable nations do in a year, study shows. The climate costs of war and militaries can no longer be ignored. The planet-warming emissions generated during the first two months of the war in Gaza were greater than the annual carbon footprint of more than 20 of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations, new...

The average plastic water bottle contains hundreds of thousands of tiny particles of plastic, far more than previously thought, according to new research. A team of US scientists have discovered an average of 240,000 tiny particles - nanoplastics - in every litre of bottled water they tested. Tap water contains an average of 5.5 particles per litre. The nanoplastics found by this study are much...

The unwritten message: Saving trees saves human lives. (Image via @Greenisamissio1)