JOHOR, MALAYSIA, DECEMBER 2012 – If you’re traveling to Singapore for birding, you might want to think outside the box or, in this case, the island. Some of the best birding in the area is just 90 minutes or so north in peninsular Malaysia, home of the infamous Panti Forest. So, our first target was only a partial hit. MORE >>

by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Processors claim not their fault. but claim meat from foreign suppliers must have contained horse. It may be considered no longer real news, as the media have been running this to death by now but the fact remains that we have an issue here that should not have occurred. MORE >>

In Broome at the moment we are constantly hearing the dull descending sound of the Pheasant Coucal. It is breeding season and they are looking for mates! The breeding plumage of these birds is a lot darker now than during the rest of the year and the head, neck, breast and belly are almost black with chestnut wings and tail feathers. MORE >>

According to experts, climate change and rising food insecurity are major contributors to the recent destabilization of Mali and southern Algeria. Over the last couple of years, there has been a growing link between climate change and political issues in the Middle East. And all this will no doubt have huge social and political implications. MORE >>

One way that the modern day person who is concerned about their environmental footprint can make an impact is with how they design their apartments and manage their waste. Regulations for more eco-friendly apartment communities can make a major difference if they put together plans to conserve energy and save on consumption. MORE >>