How Hong Kong’s once-bustling Kat O island is still a ‘special village’

How Hong Kong’s once-bustling Kat O island is still a ‘special village’

On Hong Kong’s Kat O island, 79-year-old Fong Sam-kiu chops wood to feed the outside stove on which she cooks her meals. Nets and pots hang on the walls, reminders of the days when she fished the local waters for sea urchins. “I will never move to the city,” says Fong, whose husband has died … Read more

How eating a plant-based diet benefits the environment, the planet and your health

How eating a plant-based diet benefits the environment, the planet and your health

The International Day of Climate Action, celebrated each year on October 24, throws a spotlight on the urgent need to address climate change. It is a good opportunity to consider how human actions contribute to global warming, environmental pollution and deforestation. A good place to start is to look at what we put on our … Read more

CNA Correspondent Podcast: Malaysia’s fishing industry faces dire future with declining catch

CNA Correspondent Podcast: Malaysia’s fishing industry faces dire future with declining catch

Some fishermen on Malaysia’s west coast have no catch for sale and are selling their vessels instead, just to make ends meet. Climate change and overfishing are two reasons for the falling numbers. Teresa Tang speaks to Rashvin Bedi about what options fishermen have.  Read original article here Denial of responsibility! Pioneer Newz is an … Read more