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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…
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‘Real Beauty, Real Harm’: 3 ugly truths behind Dove’s ‘Real Beauty’
Dove are spending millions on ‘Real Beauty’ campaigns to convince you that their brand is a force for good. But behind their public image lies a true story of real harm.
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Six shocking facts you didn’t know about extreme weather
Extreme weather events have far-reaching consequences. They contribute to the spread of disease, financial ruin, disrupted food supply, displacement, inequality, and death.
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A Quiet Place: Silent struggle of vulnerable groups in crises
I didn’t expect that Lupita Nyong'o's new film would become a reminder of my vulnerability as a person living with a comorbidity during the climate crisis.
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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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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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Bantah Incinerators! Save Batu Arang!
The recognition of a clean, healthy, and sustainable environment as a human right is of utmost significance. This is exemplified by the erstwhile coal-mining town community, despite not being historically linked with demonstrations, have recently risen once again in unity.