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Red List Fish
Greenpeace's seafood Red List is a scientifically compiled list of 22 marine species that, for a variety of reasons, should not be made commercially available.
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Alamak! Jerebu lagi!
Malaysia, with 161 other nations, voted in favour of a historic resolution declaring a clean, healthy and sustainable environment as a universal human right; meaning that this resolution could allow people to challenge environmentally destructive policies under human rights legislation.
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Oil and gas prospecting near Penang is inconsistent with climate science
In late 2023, Petronas announced a new oil and gas exploration project at the Langkasuka basin, located in the northern area of the Straits of Melaka, just 30km from Penang Island and 20km from Langkawi. New O&G exploration not only detracts from Malaysia’s mitigation responsibilities, but also threatens coastal marine biodiversity, livelihoods of fishing communities…
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To be a treaty for the people, the Global Plastics Treaty must reduce plastic production
Have you ever seen a referendum that 80% of people would support? Such an event is rare, although not unprecedented. This is a remarkable result, which demonstrates broad support for the proposed measure: it is a vote to be taken seriously.
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ASEAN Leadership Key to the Success of Global Plastic Treaty to End Plastic Pollution
An open letter from civil society organisations to ASEAN leaders to take a strong stance in the ongoing negotiation to develop an international legally binding instrument to address plastic pollution, including in the marine environment.
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Evolving environmental dinosaurs
One might question why approaches like adaptation, protection, and restoration are essential in addressing the environmental crisis triggered by human activities and in combating climate change.
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Sufficient for the past, but we are not dinosaurs
It may not be obvious, but a significant aspect of striving to enhance Malaysia's environmental quality is closely tied to the numerous minor regulatory barriers that impede our pursuit of a clean, healthy, and sustainable future.
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People vs. Plastic: Global Support for a Strong Plastics Treaty
Discover findings of an extensive survey conducted across 19 countries, involving over 19,000 respondents, to gauge public opinion regarding the Global Plastics Treaty and related measures. The survey results shed light on the overwhelming support among the public for ambitious action to tackle plastic pollution and transition towards sustainable alternatives.
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8 in 10 People in Malaysia Support Global Plastics Treaty to Cut Plastic Production
Eight out of ten Malaysians support cutting plastic production, revealed a new Greenpeace International report ahead of the fourth Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC4) meeting for a Global Plastics Treaty to be held in Ottawa, Canada this month.
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Common Types of Plastic Waste Found at River Cleanups
Food wrappers, plastic bags, and bottles are major plastic polluters in Southeast Asia. Explore their environmental consequences and the need for change.