Tag: environment
Ecotourism - Separating the green from grey
All over the world, tourism businesses populate grey areas because they are the best to rake in profits. Straddling between black and white cause confusion and clueless tourists are always easy pickings.
Obviously, ethical holidaymakers are skeptical about the green trend. They don’t know whether it has legs to move inroads or is just a fad [...]
Posted: March 14th, 2009 under Conservation - Eco tourism, Malaysia - Maps & travel tutorials.
Tags: accommodation, eco consultant, eco friendly, environment, green living, holiday, Malaysia, responsible travel, sustainable, tourism, vacation
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Aliens go green
They land on earth for all kinds of reasons. ET got lost, Clark Kent need a new home and Mork to muddle with Mindy.
And like all aliens, Klaatu asks to see our leader but he didn’t say “I come in peace”. Here’s the twist: Imagine an eco-activist alien that gives humans the stick if they [...]
Posted: February 23rd, 2009 under Tongue in cheek, View - Diary entries.
Tags: conservation, environment
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Malaysian Nature Society bags Merdeka Award 2008
Alas, the oldest environment advocate in Malaysia is given due recognition.
Bernama News reported yesterday that Malaysian Nature Society, fondly known as MNS by nature lover fraternity, was presented a trophy and a certificate from the Prime Minister, who is also patron of Merdeka Award. Mooted by petroleum company Petronas, ExxonMobil and Shell, the Merdeka [...]
Posted: November 25th, 2008 under View - Diary entries.
Tags: environment, Malaysia, wildlife
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Borneo Sabah dive site Mabul - Less is always best
“I am personally unhappy because I believe that the place is best left untouched”. It is a pleasure to know that Tourism Minister Dato’ Azalina Othman has a good grasp on what makes ecotourism tick.
Today, it was reported in the news that the highest tourism authority in the country is taking it personal and [...]
Posted: November 21st, 2008 under Conservation - Eco tourism, View - Diary entries.
Tags: Borneo, conservation, eco friendly, ecology, environment, holiday, nature, Sabah, vacation
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Deforestation - The Malaysian Story
In the past, forest loss is associated with consumption of paper products and wood-based industry. At the dawn of 21st century, a more alarming threat is looming. With petroleum prices hitting the roof, rainforests are increasingly downsized to make way for bio-fuel crops - this is not good.
Who’s to be blamed?
While many in developed countries [...]
Posted: October 22nd, 2008 under Conservation - Environment.
Tags: conservation, environment, Kinabatangan, Malaysia, nature, rainforest loss, wildlife
Comments: 5
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