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… in Every Tree, River, and Species that Shares this Planet with Us The words of Hubert Reeves call attention to a paradox woven into human behaviour. We often look beyond the physical world for meaning while forgetting the living systems that sustain our bodies, breath, and future. His reflection reminds us that the sacred is not distant or abstract; it is present in every tree, river, and...

The world has entered “an era of global water bankruptcy” with irreversible consequences, according to a new United Nations report. Regions across the world are afflicted by severe water problems: Kabul may be on course to be the first modern city to run out of water. Mexico City is sinking at a rate of around 20 inches a year as the vast aquifer beneath its streets is over-pumped. In...

Venue: SJKC Chong Teik, Balik Pulau, Penang Date: 21 January 2026 Approximately 120 students from Standards 4, 5 and 6 of SJKC Chong Teik participated in an Organic Waste Management workshop that included interactive activities and demonstrations. The session began with an activity designed to help students identify various plant species found within the school compound. A chilli plant was...

All creatures deserve to live in a world free from plastic pollution and its impacts. Plastic can be found all throughout nature, from the oceans to fresh waterways, to soils, air, and even outer space. Plastic contains harmful chemicals and never benignly degrades. Instead it breaks down into smaller fragments called microplastics and nanoplastics. Many wild animals mistake plastic for food,...