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For the of love nyonya kuih
Nyonya kuih used to be my favourite food, but I haven’t bought Nyonya kuih in years — not because I don’t love it, but because it almost always comes wrapped…
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Beyond the Label: Debunking the biodegradable plastic myth
Greenpeace Thailand’s report ‘Beyond the Label’ critically examines the real-world performance of biodegradable and bio-based plastic packaging widely marketed as eco-friendly.
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Japan must stop derailing Southeast Asia’s energy transition
Communities in Southeast Asia have been hit hardest and worst by the impacts of the climate crisis and by Japanese-financed fossil fuel projects. We demand that Japan shift its support from fossil fuels to community-supported renewable energy systems.
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The true cost of AI romance: A 4.5-fold increase in emissions in one year
Every time ChatGPT answers a question, it consumes at least 10 times more power than a simple Google search. The electricity used by data centers is staggering, and emissions from AI chip manufacturing are rising rapidly.
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28 NGOS call for transparency in environmental impacts from Petronas gas pipeline explosion incident
A large blaze erupted along Sector 2 of the Peninsular Gas Utilisation Pipeline, operated by PETRONAS Gas Berhad. 22 civil society organisations call for transparency in the case.
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Energy Transfer lawsuit verdict
Big Oil Bullies around the world will continue to try to silence free speech and peaceful protest, but the fight against Energy Transfer’s meritless SLAPP lawsuit is not over.
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4 reasons why fast fashion will never be green
Fast fashion brands flood the market with cheap, trendy clothing at an unsustainable rate, creating enormous environmental and social harm. Despite their attempts at greenwashing; their business model is fundamentally incompatible with true sustainability. Here are four key reasons why fast fashion will never be green.
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2024 World Air Quality Report
Air pollution remains the greatest environmental threat to human health. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 99% of the global population lives in areas that do not meet recommended…
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Do the maths, ban E-waste importation to Malaysia
We, members of Malaysia Stop Waste Trade Coalition, are alarmed by the arguments put forth by “experts” urging Malaysia to allow the importation of electronic waste. The portraits painted of…
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The unfinished fight: A journey toward a strong global plastics treaty
It has been more than two months since we boarded a plastics industry tanker in Daesan, South Korea, to highlight the urgent need for an effective plastics treaty. Five of…