Tag: coal
In idyllic town by Manila Bay, respiratory ailments surged – and...
Can the lessons of the pandemic push the PH government to update air quality standards, honor the coal moratorium, and shift to RE?
Philippine diocese concludes ‘Season of Creation’ with protest against fossil fuels
The Diocese of Lucena led thousands of students and faith-based groups in a protest against the planned Atimonan One Energy (A1E) coal plant
Green group challenges TVI’s ‘clean coal’ claim, cites environmental risks
CEED argued that with renewable energy providing more reliable and affordable power, there is no justification for continuing to rely on coal
Cebu residents rally against coal plant expansion, urge Aboitiz Power to...
Earlier this month, the Department of Health said that TVI had not yet submitted the required HIA for its planned third coal plant
Philippine consumer group responds to Senate President’s remarks on coal moratorium
In contrast, renewable energy costs are reported between Php 3 and 5 per kilowatt-hour, not the six to 10 pesos stated by Escudero.
Can CBCP achieve fossil fuel divestment by 2025?
CBCP's goal to fully divest from fossil fuels by 2025 is still well within reach. But it has to be invested in necessary steps to achieve it
Manila archdiocese divests from ‘coal, other destructive businesses’
Cardinal Jose Advincula said the move was made ‘years ago’ in response to the calls of Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical “Laudato Si”
Pro-environment group renews call for clean energy on Laudato Si’ Week
The benefits of renewable energy of affordable and reliable electricity, green jobs, clean power, and climate hope “are stark as ever today”
China approves coal power surge despite emissions pledge: Greenpeace
At least 20.45 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired power have been approved in the first three months of 2023, Greenpeace said
Mindanao diocese raises alarm as coal mining project starts
Bishop Casicas of Marbel said the mere extraction of coal “will critically affect the communities and the environment downstream”
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