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Sally Ho is Green Queen's resident writer and reporter. Passionate about about the environment, social issues and health, she is always looking into the latest climate stories in Hong Kong and beyond. A long-time vegan, she also hopes to promote healthy and plant-based lifestyle choices in Asia. Sally has a background in Politics and International Relations from her studies at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Animal Rights

Alarm As Chinese Health Authorities Promote Bear Bile To Treat Coronavirus

Sally Ho Mar 28, 2020 0

In a list of treatments for coronavirus just published by the Chinese National Health Commission, the authorities recommended taking injections that contain bear bile powder. The health advice contradicts the government’s decision to…
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Climate Change

10 Ways To Celebrate Earth Hour During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Sally Ho Mar 27, 2020 0

Started by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and its partners, Earth Hour is now one of the world’s most famous movements for the environment with participants coming together from all over the globe every year to switch off their lights for…
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Animal Rights

Online Illegal Wildlife Trade Another Loophole In China’s Ban Since Coronavirus Outbreak

Sally Ho Mar 27, 2020 0

China’s leading e-commerce platforms and delivery operators are now under more pressure to enforce the ban on the trade in illegal wildlife in the country. A temporary ban was imposed on China in January after the coronavirus pandemic was…
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Fitness & Working Out

8 Free Online Fitness & Yoga Classes To Do At Home During Coronavirus

Sally Ho Mar 27, 2020 0

In order to help flatten the curve of the coronavirus pandemic, many of us are practicing social distancing and staying at home as much as possible. Many businesses are also enforcing measures to help protect its staff and the public, such…
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Climate Change

Low-Carbon Buildings Grown By Bacteria Is Becoming A Reality

Sally Ho Mar 27, 2020 0

Could high-rise buildings in carbon-neutral economy cities of the future be grown and self-repaired by living bacteria and adapt to the natural environment? New research by scientists who are using cells to create sustainable building…
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Vegan

Consumers Turn To Vegan Meat Amid Coronavirus With Sales Soaring By 280%

Sally Ho Mar 27, 2020 0

The coronavirus, which is believed to be linked to a live wild animal and seafood market in Wuhan, has renewed global attention on the public health dangers of meat consumption. A new report by market data firm Nielsen shows that consumer…
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Food & Nutrition

Global Rice Production Needs To Change To Help Fight The Climate Crisis

Sally Ho Mar 27, 2020 0

A staple food for more than half of the global population, many of them in Asia, rice is one of the most vital food crops in the world. But it is also the most polluting out of all grains, and demand continues to rise alongside population…
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Trends

Coronavirus Socialising: 5 Apps To Connect With Others Remotely

Sally Ho Mar 26, 2020 0

Most of us are practicing social distancing, or may be self-quarantining or isolating due to the coronavirus pandemic. This is changing how we interact with others, and has transformed the importance of online tools to help us keep…
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Fashion

OPINION: Is There A Connection Between Luxury Fashion Brands’ Dirty Underground Secret And Italy’s Coronavirus Crisis?

Sally Ho Mar 26, 2020 1

Italy has become one of the hardest hit countries of the coronavirus pandemic. Analysts have been theorising about the staggering size of the outbreak in the country – which has been made even more complicated in recent reports about…
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Popular

10 Feel Good Stories & News Headlines Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic

Sally Ho Mar 26, 2020 0

It’s easy to feel bogged down by the depressing stories dominating the news headlines during the coronavirus pandemic. While it is undoubtedly an upsetting time for many of us, it is still important to stay positive that the world will get…
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Food & Nutrition

Coronavirus Hits Chinese Supply Of Imported Meat, Will Consumers Opt For Local & Plant-Based Instead?

Sally Ho Mar 26, 2020 0

The coronavirus pandemic has hit global supply chains as major transportation links have ground to a near halt in an effort to combat the spread of the disease. But while the outbreak in China appears to have eased opening up the chance…
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Food Tech

Scientists Awarded US$4 Million For Research Into Plant-Based & Cultivated Meat

Sally Ho Mar 26, 2020 0

The world’s top scientists have just been awarded US$4 million for research into plant-based and cultivated meat. The prize was given by the Good Food Institute (GFI) Competitive Grant Program to 21 scientists from 9 different countries,…
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Climate Change

Goldman Sachs Forms Joint Venture To Launch Commercial & Industrial Solar Projects

Sally Ho Mar 25, 2020 1

A partnership between Goldman Sachs and Telos Clean Energy will see a new joint venture to develop, construct, own and operate distributed solar power projects for commercial and industrial customers. With up to US$275 million funded by…
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Wellness

21 Things To Do To Uplift Your Mental Health During The Coronavirus Pandemic

Sally Ho Mar 25, 2020 1

Being in the middle of a global pandemic can be a worrisome, upsetting, lonely and even anxiety-inducing experience for many people. We may be feeling more down than usual, disconnected from others due to social distancing or perhaps just…
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Climate Change

New Study Confirms Electric Cars Generate Less Carbon Emissions

Sally Ho Mar 25, 2020 0

A new scientific study has confirmed that electric vehicles generate less carbon dioxide than petrol cars across most areas of the world. The findings contrast the claims of some firms who believe that the carbon dioxide emitted in…
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Health

Coronavirus Pandemic Is Causing Air Pollution Drop All Over The World

Sally Ho Mar 25, 2020 0

Industrial activity and travel has undergone almost a complete halt as countries all over the world battles the coronavirus pandemic. Recent satellite imagery from the European Space Agency has revealed a significant decline in global…
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Japan

Umiki, The World’s First Ocean Fused Sustainable Whisky From Japan

Sally Ho Mar 24, 2020 1

Umiki Whisky, the world’s first ocean fused whisky brand has recently been added to the portfolio of Japan’s leading premium alcohol exporter Yoshino Spirits Co. Made from pure ocean water in the blending process and finished in local…
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Vegan

Coping With Corona: 12 Easy One-Pot & Healthy Vegan Recipes You’ll Want To Make Now

Sally Ho Mar 24, 2020 2

The world is still battling the coronavirus pandemic and many restaurants in major cities have either shut or are offering limited takeaway services to reduce contact with others to curb the spread of the virus. In Hong Kong, while most…
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Vegan

Starbucks Announces Plan To Ditch Vegan Milk ‘Tax’

Sally Ho Mar 24, 2020 0

Following Starbucks’ highly publicised company-wide pledge to become more eco-friendly this year, the global coffee giant is now hoping to be able to remove the additional fee for drinks that use plant-based milks shortly. Starbucks’…
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Health

How To Cope With Coronavirus-Induced Anxiety

Sally Ho Mar 24, 2020 1

We are in the midst of a global pandemic, which can be a very stressful experience for people. Fear, anxiety and worries about Covid-19 may be overwhelming and even induce strong emotions from everyone – children, adults and elderly. While…
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Climate Change

Water Stress Poses Greater Health & Environmental Risk Than Coronavirus, Says UN

Sally Ho Mar 24, 2020 0

According to the new World Water Development report by the United Nations, poor water infrastructure is putting countries at a bigger risk than the coronavirus pandemic with over half of the global population currently lacking access to…
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