Tag: Environment
Four missing after dive boat sinks at Philippine reef
The Philippine Coast Guard said 28 people were rescued after "Dream Keeper" went down on Sunday in the pristine waters at Tubbataha Reef
Indonesian Indigenous woman among 2023 winners of ‘Nobel’ for environmentalists
Delima traveled from village to village and educated communities about laws that support the recognition of Indigenous peoples’ rights
In Indonesia, mosques and churches take on the plastic challenge
A solutions-oriented story about how mosques and churches in Indonesia are stepping up to address the country's plastic waste problem
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
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