Tag: Environment
Amid pandemic, Church calls for renewable energy, care for environment
It is correct in pointing out that concern for the poor and the environment “can no longer be attended to with indifference”
Green group reiterates call for ban on e-waste in the Philippines
The EcoWaster Coalition calls for a ban on the importation of plastic and electronic wastes, which are still allowed in the country
Villagers in central Philippines say effect of oil spill getting worse
At least 192,000 liters out of 251,000 liters of bunker fuel were already collected from the waters of Iloilo, according to city disaster officials
20 villages in central Philippines hit by oil spill
The oil spill is one of the biggest since 2006 when 2.1 million liters of bunker fuel spilled on the waters of Guimaras
Faith-based group urges church people to volunteer as bike marshals in...
It is an opportunity to promote ecological conversion by supporting the campaign for a safe road for cyclists and the commuting public
Faith-based group joins road sharing campaign in Manila
Organizers said the campaign to share the road to cyclists “is an ecological issue and a social justice issue”
Greenpeace calls for stronger regulations vs plastic
Greenpeace warns that the rise of plastic waste during the pandemic may increase the risks and impacts on communities and citizens
Vatican releases 200-page guide for ‘Care of the Common Home’
It’s a users’ guide on how to achieve ecological conversion and implement concrete measures to help the planet
Plan to use mining to resuscitate Philippine economy draws flak
The country’s Environment department has proposed to introduce “responsible mining” as part of measures to help revive the country’s economy
Church, green groups laud cancellation of coal project in central Philippines
Mayor Rene Gustilo of San Carlos City announced that a 300-megawatt coal-fired power plant project “is now expected not to push through”