Category: Environment EN

Flowers Bloom in World’s Driest Desert It sounds unlikely, but it’s true – flowers have bloomed across Chile’s Atacama Desert, one of the driest places on Earth. This rare event is called desierto florido, or “flowering desert”. It usually happens when unexpected rainfall follows long dry spells, often linked to El Niño weather patterns. The Atacama gets less than 15 mm of rain per...

In recent years, many people have noticed that fireflies are becoming harder to spot. These beautiful insects light up the night sky with their glowing bodies, but their numbers are decreasing fast. This decline is mainly due to changes in the environment, like pollution, loss of natural habitats, and the use of chemicals in farming. As we continue to change our world, we may be the last...

Human-made global warming has a big effect on the ocean. Rising temperatures put marine life and coastal ecosystems at risk of irreversible loss. Today, widespread changes have been observed, including damage to coral reefs and mangroves that support ocean life, and migration of species to higher altitudes and altitudes where the water could be cooler. Loss of marine biodiversity is another...

SINKING INDONESIAN ISLAND SUES CLIMATE POLLUTERS A crucial preliminary court hearing took place in a lawsuit filed by four Pulau Pari residents against Holcim, the Swiss cement giant, according to The Guardian. The residents of this 4-km-long island, which is just about 3 metres above sea level and has already lost 11% of its land underwater, filed the civil lawsuit at a Swiss court in July...

The Seed of Change: A FAMILY’S JOURNEY WITH CAP Sometimes change begins with the smallest spark. For me, that spark was lit about 12 years ago, when I attended my first programme by the Consumer Association of Penang (CAP). It was an eye-opening session that made me see ordinary things in a completely new light. For the first time, I understood the hidden effects of everyday items like white...

“A Meaningful Initiative that Benefits Everyone” Cik Nur Nadia Zafirah, a teacher from SMK Methodist Girls, Penang shares her experience of attending CAP’s recent Green Action Week (GAW) event: “Through this programme, I gained valuable knowledge, especially on effective ways to reduce plastic usage while adopting natural and sustainable alternatives. “I was already aware of the...

A Simple and Sustainable Off-Grid Solution In the remote coastal villages of Chile, an innovative and low-cost solution is transforming the way communities light their homes – saltwater lamps powered by nothing more than seawater and simple copper plates. These remarkable devices use a chemical reaction between saltwater and electrodes (usually copper and magnesium) to generate electricity. No...

Trees are not just part of nature, they are the very foundation of life. They purify the air we breathe, provide shelter to countless creatures, cool the earth, and offer beauty and peace to our souls. Without them, life as we know it cannot exist. It is our duty to protect and nurture them, for in caring for trees, we are ultimately caring for ourselves and future generations. ~ “The Power of...

In Brazil, an innovative floating garden drifts gracefully along a polluted river, serving as both a work of art and a natural water purifier. This eco-friendly creation is built on a buoyant platform covered with soil and vibrant flowers, while beneath the surface, the plant roots act like living filters. As the garden moves with the current, its roots absorb toxins, trap waste particles, and...

An Eco-Friendly Way to Sip Drinks In Vietnam, innovative artisans and small businesses are producing biodegradable straws made from wild grass and natural materials like rice flour and tapioca starch. The wild grass straws, derived from the plant Lepironia articulata (known locally as “co bang”), a type of wild grass that grows abundantly in the Mekong Delta, have naturally hollow stems...