Tag: Environment
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”
Philippines’ green activists join opposition to proposed anti-terror law
Environmental defenders are wary that the proposed law would target activists who protest against 'destructive projects'
Quiapo church stops ‘misting’ of churchgoers
Health experts warned that spraying the body does not kill the virus inside and may worsen the clinical condition of sick people
Poultry, livestock industry can be next pandemic ground zero
Diseases that originate from animals, especially domesticated animals, are the source of recent worst pandemics in history
Philippine religious leaders admit ‘faults’ against environment, call for repentance
Pope Francis calls on everyone to participate in the Laudato si’ Year observance as he released a special prayer to accompany the celebration
Promote forests for health
The coronavirus would have remained dormant if its carrier species remained isolated away in intact forest ecosystems they inhabit.
Church, faith groups divest US$1.4 billion from fossil fuels
Over 40 church and faith-based groups are divesting from oil, gas and coal investments, saying "every dollar invested in fossil fuels is a vote for suffering."
Philippine church agency prepares communities for post-pandemic scenario
Caritas Philippines initiated a program that aims to ensure food security in communities after the coronavirus pandemic.
Philippine bishop says pandemic a reminder of ‘sins to the environment’
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David calls on Filipinos to remember those affected by the pandemic during the observance of Laudato si anniversary.
Plastic piles up in Thailand as pandemic efforts sideline pollution fight
Environmentalists fear Thailand is simply a pointer for the situation elsewhere in Southeast Asia
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