Tag: Environment
Faith-based groups blame ‘ecological sinners’ for typhoon’s devastation
“This is not an act of God,” said Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos, lead co-convener of Eco-Convergence
Bishop of Borongan reminds faithful to care for environment on Haiyan...
Bishop Crispin Varquez of Borongan urged the faithful to “remember God’s love and mercy for our people”
Church, green groups welcome Philippines’ new energy policy with caution
The Philippines’ Department of Energy announced that it will no longer endorse new coal power plant projects
COVID-19 strangles wildlife rescue centers in Southeast Asia
Lack of tourism is impacting wildlife rescue centers, puts endangered animals further at risk and hurts local communities
Wealthiest use up 4x more carbon than half the population —...
The wealthiest 10 percent of Southeast Asians are responsible for a third of their country's national carbon consumptions
Church, tribal groups in Mindanao welcome court ruling against mines
On October 12, a local court upheld the legality of the Environment Code of South Cotabato province that bans open-pit mining
Green activists warn of impact of Philippines’ new airport project on...
The new airport project aims to decongest Manila’s main entry and exit point for air travelers
Filipino lady lawyer works for environment to express faith
"Lawyering for the environment and the community adversely affected by ecological destruction is how I express my religiosity”
Pull investments from companies not committed to environment, pope says
In a TED video message, Pope Francis says the current economic system is unsustainable
‘Pope’s astronomer’ to speak at Manila ‘Season of Creation’ online event
Organizers said it will be a gathering of different fields “to discuss and commit for the betterment of our planet”
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