Watch and learn, govt! : https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2019/02/18/istanbul-vets-make-citys-stray-animals-feel-at-home/1724123 Then in the early 20th century there were extermination policies like in the West, and even in the 1990s city officials would put poison on the streets to kill animals, said Yildirim, coordinator of the collective “Dort Ayakli Sehir” (Four-legged City). But an animal protection law passed in 2004 forced…

Welcomed news: https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2019/02/17/melaka-ready-to-recognise-reward-conservationists/ He said this is through an award, called “Melaka Green and Animals’ Lover Oscar”, adding that the judges will include representatives from nature conservation agencies, reputable animal care organisations and the press. “The award is to appreciate those who are involved in protecting the river, advocate for its protection and improve the habitat for…

Republishing: https://everwideningcircles.com/2018/04/15/plants-are-communicating/ Did you know that the smell of freshly cut grass that welcomes us to summer is actually plants warning their neighbors of danger?  Or that there are “Mother Trees” that can recognize and nurture their own babies within a complex forest? What if we told you there is actually something called the “World Wood…