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Embracing a healthier planet
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 07/06/2021
» The ongoing pandemic has made the global health crisis a priority. However, just as important is tackling environmental issues to create a healthy planet, which will take the spotlight this month as World Environment Day was last Saturday and the United Nations World Oceans Day is tomorrow.
Flower power in action?
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 14/01/2014
» Hailed as a green hero, the late Joseph Margraf was recognised for his reforestation initiatives. Based in China, the German biologist founded the Tianzi Exploratory Nature Reserve in the mountains of Yunnan and it was there that he discovered the endangered orchid Vanda coerulea and replanted specimens of Dendrobium chrysotoxum, sometimes called the "gold orchid", while saving this section of rainforest and its biodiversity.