Tag: Environment
Asian, tropical coastlines most vulnerable to rising seas – study
62% of these low-lying areas were located in the tropics, with a third of the total in Asia, said the study
Asia’s new coal plant plans jeopardize climate targets, report says
A report said 92% of planned coal projects in the five Asian countries would not be economical, wasting up to US$150 billion
People-led initiative seeks to address lack of air quality monitoring
Greenpeace says air pollution remains one of the biggest threats to the country’s health, environment, and economy
Philippine ‘river warriors’ fight tide of trash for cleaner future
The warriors wear rubber boots and elbow-length gloves, using rakes and handmade tools to scoop rubbish from stagnant waters
Green groups express hope new Manila archbishop to go green, too
Green activists said they hope Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila will lead the "critical journey toward integral ecological conversion”
Experts express concern as Japan reboots 44-year-old Mihama nuclear reactor
The reactor is the oldest to be restarted since the 2011 Fukushima disaster
UN irks Australia by recommending Great Barrier Reef be listed ‘in...
Australia has lobbied to stay off the endangered list as it could lead to the coral reef ecosystem losing its World Heritage Site status
Vatican to host ‘Faith and Science’ talks to raise stakes ahead...
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher stressed that faith has a role to play in looking for solutions to the challenges presented by climate change
Green group lauds Quiapo church’s prompt response to calls vs use...
EcoWaste Coalition lauded church leaders for listening to the call to stop the use of disposable plastic decors
Green group calls out Manila’s Quiapo church over use of plastic...
“The use of throw-away fiesta buntings is not in tune with the call for ecological conversion made by the Catholic bishops"
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