Tag: Environment
Toxic smog chokes Indian capital during Diwali celebrations
People across the sprawling city woke to find themselves enveloped in a grey-yellow blanket of haze
Philippine environmental group calls for passage of stronger wildlife law
The group said it is high-time to strengthen the 20-year-old law to address the increasingly sophisticated illegal wildlife trade
Climate ‘reality check’: 2021 global CO2 emissions near record levels
Emissions from gas and highly polluting coal will rise this year by more than they dropped in 2020 due to the pandemic
Women and climate crisis in the Philippines
Whether it be in policy decision-making or making economic contribution to the family, women lag behind
Church leaders in Quezon province file petition against DENR over coal...
The petition was filed on behalf of the residents of Atimonan town by Monsignor Emmanuel Ma. Villareal and Father Warren Puno
Pope Francis: ‘Let us not forget that crises are also windows...
"Let us not forget that crises are also windows of opportunity: they are a chance to recognize and to learn from past mistakes”
Pope Francis to COP26: ‘Now is the time to act, urgently,...
Pope Francis has sought to galvanize efforts to protect the environment since his election in 2013
Leaders commit to 30% methane cut at climate summit
European Commission head Ursula Von der Leyen said that the methane cut would "immediately slow down climate change"
Black sand mining topbills start of synodal process in northern Philippine...
Lay people raised concerns regarding the state of the environment in the province during the consultations
COP26 leaders vow new drive to save forests
The pledge is backed by almost US$20 billion in public and private funding and is endorsed by more than 100 leaders
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