Tag: Environment
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
A common call for an end to climate imperialism
All are icing on the cake. We cannot eat their empty words. At the end of the day, the people and the planet suffer.
Philippine green groups launch ‘Mining Hell Week,’ hit plan to lift...
The activists said the Philippine government should not rely on mining for the country’s economic recovery
Diocese of Dumaguete appeals to media to be responsible in reporting
The Diocese of Dumaguete has expressed opposition to a government reclamation project that threatens the city's marine ecosystems
Public interest network calls for strict implementation of ban on lead...
A study done by EcoWaste Coalition and IPEN reveals that some paint brands available in the market still have lead content
COP26 negotiators urged to consider impacts of summit on humanitarian work
“The climate crisis is adding an additional layer of stress to humanitarian organizations"
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