Tag: Environment
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
On Earth Day, fisherfolk clean traces of oil along coast of...
Fisherfolks from affected communities decried what they described as “the burden that fisherfolks and affected communities have to bear”
Thailand air pollution leads millions to seek medical help
Respiratory problems, dermatitis, eye inflammation and sore throats were among the most common medical issues
Supreme Court issues ‘Writ of Kalikasan’ against Golden Rice, Bt eggplant...
The petitioners claimed that Golden Rice and Bt eggplant are harmful because it poses risks to the environment and the health of consumers
Corn, wildfires blamed for dense smog in northern Thailand, Laos
Residents across northern Thailand and Laos as well as Shan state in Myanmar have been suffering from the worst smog in years
G7 pledges to quit fossil fuels faster, but no new deadline
The language reflects the depth of disagreements among the allies on the balance between climate action and energy security
Green groups hit alleged harassment, arrest of anti-mining demonstrators in Palawan
The residents were protesting the demolition of makeshift structures used by the people as a barricade
Hazardous Thai pollution deters tourists
Smoke from forest fires and farmers burning crop stubble has suffocated the tourist city of Chiang Mai
Bishop voices alarm over ‘escalating’ mining activities in Homonhon
At present, the diocese said there are at least four mining companies operating in Homonhon
Philippine fishermen struggle as oil spill keeps them ashore
Some villagers got sick after oil smeared the shoreline, turning rocks black and leaving dark globs on the beach
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