Tag: Environment
World leaders urged ‘save humanity’ at climate summit
COP26 is being billed as vital for the continued viability of the Paris Agreement, which countries signed in 2015
Smoke bombs, floods and virus fears as Glasgow readies for COP26
Still grappling with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic, locals appear divided in their feelings towards the event
Pope Francis says UN climate summit must offer ‘effective responses’ to...
Francis has sought to galvanize efforts to protect the environment since his election in 2013
Philippine delegation to Glasgow urged to champion justice, fossil fuel phaseout
"Beyond speeches, we believe the Philippines must also take leadership in calling out big polluters accountable" - Greenpeace
Catastrophes already upon the world
We must face the unpleasant and painful truth about what is happening to the planet and our lives
Faith-based, green groups press for ‘pro-people,’ ‘pro-environment’ bets in 2022 polls
“We have seen our fair share of destruction of lives and ecosystems .... Are these not enough for us to finally say no to mining?"
Phnom Penh residents flee homes as seasonal flooding hits Cambodia
Parts of the capital, home to 2.1 million people, have been inundated by heavy monsoon rains that reached their peak Tuesday
Asia suffered hottest year on record in 2020, says UN
Extreme weather and climate change impacts across Asia in 2020 caused the loss of life of thousands of people
Big consumer goods companies are Philippines’ top plastic polluters, says report
The report said the world’s addiction to single-use plastic is a serious contributor to the climate crisis
Explaining COP26: Why it matters for Filipinos
Addressing the climate crisis has also emerged as a key issue within the Roman Catholic Church
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