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11 Apr 2013
Luxury Holidays the Eco Way
by Laura Redding - laura [at] cpmtray.com You don't have to pitch up a tent, go canoeing down the Amazon or biking in the nearest forest... more »
22 Jan 2013
Trees - Why We Can't Live Without Them?
The following article on trees was written by EcoKnights President, Yasmin Rasyid, and was recently published in local magazine Natural Health (December 2012 issue) more »
20 Jan 2013
27 Ways to Celebrate Earth Hour
Earth Hour is an initiative that is becoming a worldwide phenomenon. Last year, during its first worldwide observance, 36 million to 50 million people observed... more »
04 Oct 2012
The Beacon Online – Taylor's College Sri Hartamas Online Magazine Features EcoKnights' President and…
This interview was conducted by Judy Ooi, a student writer with Taylor's University's online magazine, The Beacon. An Interview With The Founder Of EcoKnights Take a deep... more »
04 Oct 2012
Meet the Green Rider - Kenny Peavy
EcoKnights recently met up with Kenny Peavy, environmental educator and director and founder of the Environmental Education Alliance of South East Asia (EEASEA), a US... more »
08 Jun 2012
The Benefits of Using Natural Products - An interview with Faisal Fadzil, Tanamera Tropical Spa Prod…
Tanamera Tropical Spa Products and EcoKnights just recently initiated a 12 month long CSR partnership and collaboration to educate Malaysian youths on the importance and... more »
19 Apr 2012
Fighting to Protect Malaysian Forests - Lim Teck Wyn
I have personally known Teck Wyn since my working days with WWF-Malaysia. This was back in the late 90s. And Teck Wyn was someone who... more »
16 Mar 2012
Volunteering with a Cause - Up Close with Daniel Quilter, Founder of Ecoteer
Ecoteer was founded in 2005 by an environmental conservationist, Daniel Quilter, who after volunteering independently himself wanted more people to experience what he had when... more »
22 Feb 2012
Reaching out to Waterfall Lovers - Up. Close and Personal with Joe Yap, Founder of Waterfal Survivor…
Introduction by Yasmin Rasyid, Founder and President of EcoKnights. When I was young I was always a fan and lover of waterfalls. Our family weekends involved... more »
14 Feb 2012
Caves R Us - Spotlight on Speleologist Hymeir Kamaruddin
This month, EcoKnights Spotlight pays special and close attention to conservationist and speleologist (in layman’s term, this means “cave expert”), Hymeir Kamaruddin. Based in Penang,... more »
03 Feb 2012
Bear Necessity – A Walk on the Wild Side with Wong Siew Te
A special EcoKnights spotlight this month focuses on Malaysian wildlife biologist Wong Siew Te, CEO of the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre in Sabah. The... more »
31 Jan 2012
Wong Ee Lynn - Volunteering with her Heart
Volunteering is generally considered an altruistic activity, intended to promote good or improve human quality of life, but people also volunteer for their own skill... more »
14 Dec 2011
Special interview with KLEFF 2010 Winner for Best International Film ("Agent Orange": 30 Years Later…
EcoKnights recently caught up with the 2010 KLEFF winner for the Best International Film, Vietnamese-born American John Trinh and gets him to share his first... more »
04 Dec 2011
12 Green Resolutions for 2012
Yes, yes, we all go through the same ordeal every year. We anticipate the New Year, and like the rest of the world, we vouch... more »
01 Sep 2011
Renewable energy: is already a necessity, not an alternative
The situation in Libya has shown that the oil price is closely connected with a politics. Also it is necessary to remind that the... more »
25 Aug 2011
The Green Tale of Two Cities
Coming out of my ‘comfort zone’ in Vietnam, I bore in my mind that this would not be a trip of merely having fun, but... more »
23 Aug 2011
52,000 Photos from Groundbreaking Camera Trap Study Offer First Global View of Declining Mammal Popu…
The first global camera trap mammal study, announced today by a group of international scientists, has documented 105 species in nearly ... more »
21 Aug 2011
The Shrinking/Expanding Earth
Is the Earth growing or shrinking? The change may be small but the effects large long term. Since Charles Darwin's time,... more »
15 Aug 2011
"Governments Must Listen to the People, Not the Polluters"
José Domingo Guariglia interviews DANIEL MITTLER, Political Director of Greenpeace International Daniel Mittler Credit:Martin Hora UNITED NATIONS, Aug 8, 2011 (IPS) -... more »
06 Aug 2011
M’sia wooing Aussie lawmakers over ‘labelling’ issue
August 3, 2011, MELBOURNE: A worried Malaysian delegation is in Australia to actively lobby against a parliamentary bid that could threaten... more »
06 Aug 2011
How To Build a Sustainable World? AskNature.org
Imagine if buildings were as self-sufficient as living organisms: if they could gather water, filter air, and adapt to local climate ... more »
09 Jun 2011
Psychology and climate change, rethinking the traditional approach of communicating the message
Most of us don’t really understand climate change, and for some of us that means we can’t accept it. Sure, the evidence is... more »
06 Jun 2011
Germany to close down nuclear power plants by 2022 Greenpeace wants it done faster
Responding to the German government’s plans for the immediate closure of eight of the country’s nuclear power plants, Greenpeace has hailed the move... more »
28 May 2011
The best Job in the World? Filming in the Jungle, new from BBC Earth
Often the attraction of working in natural history is the thrill of the wild. The untamed, the undomesticated, the possibility of ... more »
03 May 2011
Where are the Frogs? Frogs Defy Alarming Decline by Developing Immunity to Lethal Fungus
Dramaticly declining frog populations show resurgence by developing immunity to the lethal Chytrid Fungus, discovered by Earthwatch science program. Australian Yellow Spotted... more »
24 Apr 2011
'Malaysians will face water crisis by 2014'
KUALA LUMPUR: A water crisis will hit the country as early as 2014 if Malaysians continue to waste water daily. Malaysian Water Association (MWA) president... more »
11 Feb 2011
Asia's Wildlife Trade
An exposé of the world's most notorious wildlife dealer, his special government friend, and his ambitious new plan By Bryan Christy Photograph by Mark Leong Update: After... more »
08 Feb 2011
April date for solid waste deal
ALOR SETAR: The privatisation of solid waste management system will take effect this April even though several states have yet to agree to... more »
08 Jan 2011
“Mining” Groundwater in India Reaches New Lows
Water-intensive onions are grown as a cash crop Nearly a third of India is suffering from chronic water shortages, and making up for it with... more »
03 Jan 2011
Green Diet
It is a buzz word nowadays. Green is good. there is green chemistry, green products, and green foods. How much green is... more »
05 Jan 2011
Has Environmentalism Lost Its Spiritual Core?
Environmentalism began as a religion. Certainly that's how paleo-greens like John Muir, founder of the Sierra Club, would have seen it. Muir was awakened to nature... more »
02 Jan 2011
Top 20 Green Tech Ideas
You may have to look hard, but some very smart companies are doing some very creative things when it comes to the environment. Read more... more »
23 Dec 2010
City Lights Spike Air Pollution
The glow of city lights obliterates light-sensitive molecules that scrub the atmosphere by night, adding to the problem of air pollution, a new study... more »
16 Dec 2010
Welcome to the green holidays of the future
Giant airships, man-made mobile islands and intelligent hotel rooms will redefine the way millions of Britons holiday in the future, according to a new report... more »
14 Dec 2010
Peak Oil, Then Coal
When will production of oil and coal peak? After the peak, production will decline because supplies are being depleted and no new sources are to... more »
06 Dec 2010
Shining Light on the Cost of Solar Energy
The sun packs some serious power. Even taking into account the all the energy that’s lost in space, enough still reaches Earth in an hour to... more »
03 Dec 2010
Fashion’s Dark Side
Most of the time, we consumers are happy to be pampered by fashion retailers with the latest and rapidly changing fashion trends. But perhaps it's... more »
27 Nov 2010
Found : Carbon Eating/Storing Bacteria in Ocean's Crust
The first study to ever explore biological activity in the deepest layer of ocean crust has found bacteria with a remarkable range of capabilities, including eating... more »
26 Nov 2010
A Brief History Of Carbon Footprint Labeling
We're all told to lower our carbon footprint. But as far food goes, it's not always that simple. Companies are increasingly attempting to label products--from cribs... more »
22 Nov 2010
It Starts at Home
Not long ago, my wife, PJ, and I tried a new diet—not to lose a little weight but to answer a nagging question about climate... more »
22 Nov 2010
Tesla Coming to Malaysia
When EcoKnights heard that the Tesla team came to Malaysia with their electric beauty, we were ecstatic. Now drooling over a Tesla is a thing... more »
06 Nov 2010
'Daddy, where will the polar bears live?'
Some of the boldest eco-warriors are those with the most to lose – our children. Nick Duerden from The Independent UK argues that when it... more »
28 Oct 2010
Severe Drought Predicted to Grip the Globe By 2040
BOULDER, Colorado, October 21, 2010 (ENS) - Global warming will bring on severe and prolonged drought across the United States and many other heavily populated... more »
25 Oct 2010
Tropics in decline - WWF 2010 Living Planet report
New analysis shows populations of tropical species are plummeting and humanity's demands on natural resources are sky-rocketing to 50 per cent more than the earth... more »
21 Oct 2010
Animal Extinction - the greatest threat to mankind
In the final stages of dehydration the body shrinks, robbing youth from the young as the skin puckers, eyes recede into orbits, and the tongue swells... more »
21 Oct 2010
Insects £134bn, coral £109bn – UN puts a value on nature's resources
Nature and the services it provides are worth trillions of dollars annually to human society, and governments and businesses must formally recognise this to halt... more »
20 Oct 2010
Amazing Foam From Frog Nest To Reduce Carbon Emissions
An artificial foam inspired by the meringue-like nest of a South American frog has won the 2010 Earth Awards. The foam, which could help to... more »
07 Oct 2010
The BP-Spill Baby-Turtle Brigade
Loggerhead nesting season started this year, as usual, in May. Across the northeastern coast of the Gulf of Mexico, female sea turtles began plodding out... more »
03 Oct 2010
Agropolis: The Future of Urban Agriculture?
Last week (early September 2010) at the Nordic Exceptional Trendshop 2010, held in Denmark, one presentation took urban agriculture to the next level. A... more »
30 Sep 2010
Green-Car Marketers Revving Up in Race for Eco-Friendly Drivers
NEW YORK (AdAge.com) -- Car advertising is about to take a turn -- for the green. Come this fall, drivers -- and not just Americans,... more »
28 Sep 2010
Extreme Heat Bleaches Coral, and Threat Is Seen
This year’s extreme heat is putting the world’s coral reefs under such severe stress that scientists fear widespread die-offs, endangering not only the richest ecosystems... more »
27 Sep 2010
Fourth Hottest Summer on Record for the United States in 2010
As September begins to bring cooler temperatures, Americans can look back objectively at the past summer (June-August). The above average temperatures in the contiguous... more »
24 Sep 2010
2010: A Hot Year Indeed
Weather is always an easy topic of conversation. The first eight months of 2010 tied the same period in 1998 for the warmest combined... more »
18 Sep 2010
Every Drop Counts!
We live in a watery world, with the average American lifestyle fueled by nearly 2,000 gallons of H2O a day. What may come as a surprise... more »
15 Sep 2010
The Role of Clouds on Earth's Climate
Modeling for climate change is an extremely complex process because Earth's climate is so complex. It is an interrelated system that involves the atmosphere, biosphere, land,... more »
11 Sep 2010
Amazing Pea Sized Frog Found in Borneo
One of the tiniest frogs in the world, and the smallest ever seen outside of North and South America, has been discovered in the forests... more »
23 Aug 2010
The Greenest Way to Die
Want to go green in death? Here’s a process that may allow you to do just that. Resomation involves an alkaline hydrolysis process that dissolves a body... more »
08 Aug 2010
Going green: Why it's good for business
Companies realise that the recession is no excuse to ignore the environment. Britain's biggest companies are forging ahead with attempts to make their businesses more sustainable despite... more »
05 Aug 2010
The dead sea: Global warming blamed for 40 per cent decline in the ocean's phytoplankton
The microscopic plants that support all life in the oceans are dying off at a dramatic rate, according to a study that has documented for the... more »
27 Jul 2010
Study: Global Warming Is Driving Lizards to Extinction
Species can respond to global warming in two ways: adapt and survive, or die. Biologists foresee climate change driving many species to extinction over the next century,... more »
26 Jul 2010
Transitioning to Cool Roofs
In the effort to slow the pace of global warming, researchers and policy makers are encouraging the use of lighter colors for rooftops and streets... more »
23 Jun 2010
Oceanic Volcanos
Though unseen the ocean floor is a volcanic hot bed where the tectonic plates collide and spread apart. New research reveals that when two parts of the Earth's... more »
16 Jun 2010
Safety fence
A WHITE bucket in hand, Christine Zorn walks along the knee-high tarpaulin fencing a road in north Berlin. The air is thick with the sound of noisy seagulls... more »
14 Jun 2010
The Not So Solid Earth
The interior of the Earth, similar to the other rocky or terrestrial planets, is divided into layers. The mantle is a highly viscous layer between the crust and... more »
09 Jun 2010
Earth-Friendly Moisturizers
One month it's green tea, the next it's pomegranate. "New" ingredients, the same ones that peoploe have been using on their skin for centuries, are revolutionizing the... more »
27 May 2010
Your One-Stop Green Home Online Resource
Greenhome.com is one of the most comprehensive online resources for greening your home, event or business. This company is on a mission to green the world,... more »
18 May 2010
Top 10 Countries Killing the Planer
“The environmental crises currently gripping the planet are the corollary of excessive human consumption of natural resources. There is considerable and mounting evidence that elevated degradation and... more »
11 May 2010
Tapped Out
Last year Americans spent nearly $11 billion on over 8 billion gallons of bottled water, and then tossed over 22 billion empty plastic bottles in the trash. In... more »
24 May 2010
Greendex: Survey of Sustainable Consumption
You've read the news—everyone wants to be green now. But do you really know how your personal choices are adding up? What about the choices of your... more »
09 May 2010
Amtrak Trials First Cow-Powered Train
US rail operator Amtrak may have given the term "cattle car" a whole new meaning with the first test of a biodiesel train that runs on... more »
08 May 2010
The World's Top 10 Coal Burning Countries
When it comes to global warming and air pollution, coal is enemy #1. The folks at Treehugger.com have compiled a list of the top 10 coal-burning... more »
05 May 2010
Recycle and get Rewarded!
FANCY buying a Sony Playstation with a pile of trash? How about exchanging your mountain of old newspapers for an iPod? more »
30 Apr 2010
Why eco-friendly products are not as green as they appear
Faced with a choice between normal cleaning products and more expensive "green" alternatives, many shoppers pay more to do their bit for the environment. But... more »
30 Apr 2010
What Country Is the Best at Protecting the Environment?
After dropping more than 20 spots this year in one ranking that measures how well countries are working to protect the environment, the United States is taking steps... more »
26 Apr 2010
How to cut your total cost of ownership for capital goods by thinking green at the point of purchase
Thinking green can save big money. Everyday procurement practices can either enhance or sabotage progress toward environmental sustainability. more »
19 Apr 2010
Capturing Conservation
Organised by EcoKnights, an environmental NGO, the Eco Film Festival is the first of its kind in Malaysia and now in its third year, the... more »
16 Apr 2010
Did Climate Change Drive Human Evolution?
There's a plan afoot among evolutionary scientists to launch a big new project — to look back in time and find out how climate change... more »
21 Mar 2010
Can Small Lifestyle Changes Lead to Huge CO2 Cuts?
A couple of weeks ago President Barack Obama stopped by OPOWER, a small Arlington-based energy company, to talk about green jobs and clean power. The... more »
25 Feb 2010
Geoengineering
I'm going to tell you something I probably shouldn't: we may not be able to stop global warming. The Arctic Ocean, which experienced record melting last year,... more »
22 Feb 2010
Scientists Desperate to Protect World's 25 Most Endangered Primates
LONDON, UK, February 18, 2010 (ENS) - Nearly half the world's 634 primate species - gorillas, orangutans, monkeys, lemurs, gibbons and other primates - now are in... more »
22 Feb 2010
Traffic-Free In NYC
New York’s ambitious experiment that closed parts of Broadway to vehicles last spring will become permanent, even though it fell short of achieving its chief objective: improving... more »
29 Jan 2010
Himalayan Melting: How a Climate Panel Got It Wrong
Between the undying controversy that was "Climategate" and the near collapse of the Copenhagen summit on global warming, 2009 was not a great year for... more »
22 Jan 2010
Eat Your Greens
If you really want to go green, the conventional thinking goes, buy a hybrid. Practically speaking though, there is a faster and cheaper option: shift to a... more »
07 Jan 2010
10 Trends for a Green New Year
Green is the new black. At Clownfish, a marketing company based in the UK, they believe that it isn't a fad. Sustainability is here to... more »
24 Dec 2009
Water Footprints: The Next "Energy Star"?
Like their cousin the carbon footprint, water footprints are one of the latest methods scientists and policy makers are using to assess humanity's impact on... more »
30 Nov 2009
Women Leave Smaller Carbon Footprints
Women have a lower carbon footprint than men but are more vulnerable to the adverse effects of global warming, according to the United Nations’ State of World... more »
26 Nov 2009
Protecting Jungles: One Way to Combat Global Warming
There are two important things to know about tracking wild elephants, and it's better to learn both of them before you're actually in the jungle,... more »
26 Nov 2009
America's First Green Pro Sports Team
The newly re-branded Maryland Greenhawks --who claim to be the nation's longest-running minor-league basketball franchise--have gone green, changing their name, attracting green-friendly sponsors like Honest... more »
26 Nov 2009
Greenwashing affects 98 % of products
According to a North American report, Seven Sins of Greenwashing, released by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing, an environmental marketing firm based in Ottawa, Canada, 98 %... more »
01 Nov 2009
How Green is Your SIGG Water Bottle?
SIGG's trendy aluminum water bottles have scored a lot of free advertising in recent years. In Touch Weekly raved about how Madonna's kids sipped from the lightweight,... more »
24 Sep 2009
How Much Human Activity Can Earth Handle?
The scientific name is the Holocene Age, but climatologists like to call our current climatic phase the Long Summer. The history of Earth's climate has rarely been... more »
17 Sep 2009
Recycle Your Computers and Computer Parts at ALL IT
Now, Malaysians can be more responsible about their electronic waste (e-waste) by heading fown to ALL IT Hypermarket Sdn Bhd. In line with the... more »
04 Sep 2009
Six Green Consumer Myths
It can be tough to draw conclusions from surveys that ask people their positions on social norms. In other words, if you ask a consumer... more »
02 Sep 2009
Glittering minefield
To most of us, that old mobile phone languishing in the drawer is practically worthless. But to an electronic waste recycler, it is quite literally... more »
30 Aug 2009
More Sun for Less: Solar Panels Drop in Price
When Greg Hare looked into putting solar panels on his ranch-style home in Magnolia, Tex., last year, he decided he could not afford it. “I... more »
06 Aug 2009
Air pollution lowers children''s IQ
If we don't do something about climate change now, will our future generations be equipped to handle it themselves? more »
01 Aug 2009
Using Recycled Toilet Paper
No matter how green you think you are, there's probably one hallowed place where concern for the environment doesn't even enter your mind: the bathroom. It's almost... more »
01 Aug 2009
Efficiency Drive Could Cut Energy Use 23% by 2020, Study Finds
The biggest opportunity to improve the nation’s energy situation is a major investment program to make homes and businesses more efficient, according to a study... more »
29 Jul 2009
Eight Eco questions you should be asking
Today, businesses all over the world are looking to go green. But outside of double sided printing, energy efficient globes and other operational initiatives, green... more »
29 Jul 2009
You Wouldn't Believe What These Trendy Bags are Made of!!!
July 2009 - EcoKnights had the pleasure to meet Mrs May Oh and her daughter in the past month at a workshop organised by the... more »
22 Jun 2009
Do Carbon Offsets Do More Damage Than Good?
Summer holidays are on the way. You’ve booked a trip to Australia for all the family, but now your green conscience is kicking in. Flying... more »
16 Jun 2009
Eco Chic: Calculate your fashion footprint
Yes, even choosing the right kind of fashion leaves some kind of footprint on the environment. Fret not though because someone has invented a tool... more »
10 Jun 2009
Eco Home Decorating
Looking to freshen up your lifestyle with a new look for your living room? Redecorating the family or living room is sometimes one of the easiest ways... more »
02 Jun 2009
Kenyan eco-town: From the slums to a shining town on the hill
In Kenya a little bit of money and a can-do attitude go a long way. Daniel Howden sees how Kaputei has transformed the lives of the country's... more »
13 May 2009
What's your pet's eco paw print?
While people are going eco in their own lives and reducing their environmental impact, many are also looking at their pets and wondering about the... more »
11 May 2009
Vintage Warriors
A new breed of eco warriors are rushing to save the world. As the saying goes, all work and no play makes Jack a dull... more »
03 Apr 2009
Purchase Solar and Mobile Chargers from EcoKnights!
Saving the Planet, 3 Watts at a Time! It might not mean a lot but if mankind collectively uses less electricity every second, that could... more »
31 Mar 2009
Clever recycling - solar hot water system made from beer bottles
International blogging sites are all abuzz with this Chinese farmer's design of this homemade solar hot water system made from beer bottles. more »
31 Mar 2009
Green Airports
Up in the latest environmental efforts, airports are the latest to go green. From greener architecture to energy management, some of these airports setting a... more »
30 Mar 2009
Langkawi Islands – A Sanctuary for the Simple Traveller
The islands of Langkawi boast charm and natural wealth, and for this writer that's reason enough to visit every year. more »
14 Mar 2009
Robert Redford gets green award from leading US university
Actor, director and environmentalist Robert Redford will be honoured by leading US university, Duke University, in April this year. The Duke LEAF Award will be presented to... more »
05 Mar 2009
Renewable Energy: Wind and solar come out on top
A Stanford University study , released in December last year, ranks renewable energy and vehicle options from best to worst, more »
22 Feb 2009
The Global Credit Crisis
Most reasonable people agree that the Earth is warming, and that humans are the main cause. But even reasonable people disagree on what we should... more »
19 Feb 2009
Dumped in Africa: Britain’s toxic waste
Tonnes of toxic waste collected from British municipal dumps is being sent illegally to Africa in flagrant breach of this country’s obligation to ensure its... more »
16 Feb 2009
Role Of Climate Change In Disease Spread Examined
Ever since scientists first proposed that our planet might be experiencing widespread climate change, concerns have been raised about its implications for the spread of arboviruses —... more »
23 Jan 2009
Revealed: the environmental impact of Google searches
Performing two Google searches from a desktop computer can generate about the same amount of carbon dioxide as boiling a kettle for a cup of... more »
22 Jan 2009
A GREEN Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
It’s that time of year when we use heart shaped goodies and perishable treats to express our love for friends, family, crushes and for our... more »
08 Jan 2009
Understanding Environmental Issues through Historical Events
What really happened at Chernobyl and Bhopol? How do different countries celebrate Earth Day? How and when was the Montreal Protocol established to combat the... more »
17 Dec 2008
EcoKnights Spotlight: Dr Steven Garret - Supersonic man!
About five years ago, scientists have found a new way to refrigerate ice cream, by using sound waves instead of chemicals. Hooray for the ozone!... more »
09 Dec 2008
Green Campaigns or Green Washing?
Over the past year, thre has been a surge of green campaigns in the local front. Big corporate layers like Canon, Sony and even land developers like... more »
08 Dec 2008
The E: Mini’s New Electric Car
The BMW Group is about to become the first manufacturer of premium automobiles to deploy a fleet of nearly 500 all electric vehicles for private use in... more »
07 Dec 2008
Saving a national symbol
ROARING and handsome, tigers have pride of place on the National Coat of Arms. In the world of logos and images, they are strong, fierce... more »
14 Nov 2008
The Amazon Gets Less and Less Green
Despite the alarms about global warming, the news concerning Brazil's crucial Amazon jungle is not good. Once again, satellites are showing deforestation is on the... more »
09 Nov 2008
A Conversation With Stuart L. Pimm - Asking ‘Why Do Species Go Extinct?’
For a man whose scholarly specialty is one of the grimmest topics on earth — extinction — Stuart L. Pimm is remarkably chipper. On a... more »
06 Nov 2008
EcoKnights Spotlight On: Reef Check Malaysia
Well, EcoKnights recently found its newest and latest friend, Reef Check Malaysia. With the warm welcome smile by Ummi, Reef Check's EcoAction programme Manager, EcoKnights... more »
04 Nov 2008
THANK YOU KNIGHTS!
EcoKnights wouldn't have executed the Eco Film fest 2008 without the strong support and help from our pool of volunteers. You guys simply rock and... more »
16 Sep 2008
Will Nature Wait?
Intense hurricanes; water shortages; droughts; soil erosion; rise of sea level; the loss of biodiersity; extreme weather events; changes in agricultural yields; changes in trade... more »
15 Sep 2008
Simple Organic Recipe: Cornflake Oatmeal Cookies
Cookies are my kryptonite. Well, that might not be the whole story as there are about 100 other items that make me weak in the knees... more »
31 Jul 2008
It’s Always Happy Hour for Several Species in Malaysian Rain Forest
German scientists' latest research found some Malaysian rainforest mammals are chronic drinkers. "What?!" you say. Read on here. more »
17 Jun 2008
Doctor's Prescription : EVs
Doctor’s Prescription: EVs With the recent hike in oil price, everyone has become Mr. Grumpy and Mr. Rebellious. Some say we should boycott Petronas while in... more »
04 Jun 2008
Are you an Eco-Angel or a Carbon Criminal?
Are you an eco-angel or a carbon criminal? Source: The Independent Wednesday, 28 May 2008 If you are wondering whether your lifestyle is as green as it... more »
04 Jun 2008
What do Condoms Have to do with Climate Change?
What do Condoms Have to do with Climate Change? A lot really! As the director of the Central Intelligence Agency, Gen. Michael Hayden should have some insight... more »
30 May 2008
Are you Eco Savvy?
Are you eco-savvy? Take quiz to find out. Green Is Universal and Idealbite.com have teamed up to bust some common eco-myths. Take this quiz to find... more »
30 May 2008
Green Cars
Want to cut your car's environmental impact? Everything you need to know about green motoring is right here. Car Magazine UK cover green cars in... more »
15 May 2008
Why We're Destroying the Earth
In this informative article by Robert Gifford in Psychology Today, read on to understand why man continues to destroy his environment. Increase in the carbon... more »
15 May 2008
Basic Steps for a Litter-Free Environment
Basic Steps for a Litter-Free Environment We can all agree that it's important to pick up litter. But we may not always be equipped to deal... more »
15 May 2008
Growing Up Green
Growing Up Green Want to wreck the environment? Have a baby. Each bundle of joy gobbles up more of the planet's food, clogs garbage dumps with... more »
25 Apr 2008
Green Home Decor
Maybe you'd pay 25 cents more for an organic apple. But would you shell out an extra $500 for an organic couch? What if I... more »
24 Apr 2008
What happens after we celebrate World Earth Day?
Now that the Earth Day celebrations are over, what do we do next? Read on in this article about how the whole “save the world”... more »
22 Apr 2008
How Conservation Helps You Save $$$ Now
How Conservation Helps You Save $$$ Now Sunday, Oct. 23, 2005 by LISA TAKEUCHI CULLEN (www.time.com) Conserving energy helps save the planet, but it also saves you... more »
19 Apr 2008
Incandescent Bulbs or Compact Fluorescent Lightlbulbs (CFLs)?
Many of you wonder: "Incandescent bulbs or compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs)"? Some of us also wonder: "What's the difference?". Adopted from Bryan Walsh's article, "Let there... more »
15 Apr 2008
Earth Day: Is it the New Christmas?
Is Earth Day the New Christmas? As More Marketers Pile On, Consumerism May Eclipse Spirit of Event Article by By Natalie Zmuda and Michael Bush at Advertising... more »
09 Apr 2008
Stuff You Can Do At......
Conservation isn’t really that hard to do. It’s a matter of getting the right kind of information and executing it whether it’s changing that leaking... more »
08 Apr 2008
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Xeriscaping, a term that means "dry landscaping". Having a garden is a great green effort. It helps cool down the temperature and provides a great... more »
06 Apr 2008
Futuristic Ways to Minimize Global Warming- Fact or fiction?
Futuristic Ways to Minimize Global Warming- Fact or fiction? What if today’s headline reveals that researches done by scientists showed that global warming... more »
02 Apr 2008
Do Zoos Serve the Right Purposes for Society?
Do you remember your first time in a zoo? Which animal amazed you the most? Was it the tiger? Or was it the funny antics... more »
29 Mar 2008
The 2005 Environmental Sustainability Index (ESI)
The ESI is a composite index tracking 21 indicators, including natural resources, pollution levels, and environmental management efforts, that characterize and influence environmental sustainability on... more »
29 Mar 2008
The Pilot 2006 Environmental Performance Index
Developed by researchers at Yale in collaboration with the World Economic Forum, the Environmental Performance Index was established in 2006 with a focus on two... more »
28 Mar 2008
The Smart and Cool Way to Live
Here's another home grown green technology that can be very useful if you are in the construction and building industry. more »
28 Mar 2008
Local Eco Friendly Packaging Products Available in Malaysia!
Yes we all know that styrofoam is bad for the environment. And we all know that when we throw them indiscriminately, these bad plastics would... more »
28 Mar 2008
Raising Eco Babies
First comes love, then comes marriage. Then comes baby in a baby carriage. So we all know that mankind, newborn or old, are continuously utilizing the... more »
28 Mar 2008
8 Ways to be Eco Friendly Around the House
Learn 8 basic things that you can start with to adopt a more eco friendly lifestyle. Best part is, it ain't that tough! more »