Plantain is a common garden herb with healing properties. Although many people refer to plantain as a weed, it’s actually… Continue Reading... "Plantain (Plantago major): Why It’s an Herb and Not a Weed, Uses, Benefits and More"
Philippines passes law requiring students to plant 10 trees if they want to graduate
A new Filipino law requires all graduating high school and college students to plant at least 10 trees each before they can… Continue Reading... "Philippines passes law requiring students to plant 10 trees if they want to graduate"
An uneasy alliance: Indigenous Traditional Knowledge enriches science
An article I published last year in The Conversation and republished in Smithsonian Magazineabout Indigenous Traditional Knowledge and western science touched a nerve… Continue Reading... "An uneasy alliance: Indigenous Traditional Knowledge enriches science"
The vast majority of animals in the wildlife trade are not protected
As elephants, rhinos, and tigers capture the spotlight, thousands of other species are being traded into potential oblivion. Anecdotally, international… Continue Reading... "The vast majority of animals in the wildlife trade are not protected"
Climate change threatens biocultural diversity on New Guinea
Many plants on the island of New Guinea are being threatened with extinction. The indigenous languages and customs associated with… Continue Reading... "Climate change threatens biocultural diversity on New Guinea"
Indigenous peoples defend Earth’s biodiversity—but they’re in danger
Comprising less than 5% of the world’s population, indigenous people protect 80% of global biodiversity. Their role is under discussion… Continue Reading... "Indigenous peoples defend Earth’s biodiversity—but they’re in danger"
Water is an essential part of a Mother and Child’s life
Krieanna Reni, is a mother who has walked some distances to fetch water in the village of Lanvitvit, Aulua area South… Continue Reading... "Water is an essential part of a Mother and Child’s life"
Sparkling Eyes with Notes from Jhon Kwano
It has long been said: “The eyes are the windows to the soul”. It’s a very poetic and metaphysical saying,… Continue Reading... "Sparkling Eyes with Notes from Jhon Kwano"
PNG and France: Bridging the gap through science
SCIENTISTS around the world, especially in France, are astonished by PNG’s large rainforest and its biodiversity, says France’s Ambassador Philippe… Continue Reading... "PNG and France: Bridging the gap through science"
New Zealand river granted same legal rights as human being
In a world-first a New Zealand river has been granted the same legal rights as a human being. The local Māori tribe… Continue Reading... "New Zealand river granted same legal rights as human being"
New Zealand gives Mount Taranaki same legal rights as a person
The sacred mountain in the North Island is the third geographic feature in the country to be granted a ‘legal… Continue Reading... "New Zealand gives Mount Taranaki same legal rights as a person"
Kantor Freeport Didemo, Ada yang Pakai Koteka
Jakarta – Siang ini, kantor PT Freeport Indonesia yang berlokasi di Gedung Plaza 89, Jalan HR Rasuna Said, Kuningan, Jakarta, didemo sekitar 35 orang dari Aliansi Masyarakat Papua dan Front Rakyat Indonesia untuk West Papua. Para pendemo ini ada yang datang dari Papua, dan ada juga mahasiswa asal Papua yang berada di Jakarta. Dari pantauan detikFinance di lokasi,… Continue Reading... "Kantor Freeport Didemo, Ada yang Pakai Koteka"
Kantor Freeport Didemo, Ada yang Pakai Koteka was originally published on PAPUA WS Continue Reading... "Kantor Freeport Didemo, Ada yang Pakai Koteka"