Tag: pollution
Philippine fishermen struggle as oil spill keeps them ashore
Some villagers got sick after oil smeared the shoreline, turning rocks black and leaving dark globs on the beach
‘Floating toilets’ help Cambodia’s lake-dwelling poor
The hope is that the more villagers see the toilets in action, the more they will want proper sanitation
Philippine green group promotes ‘Zero Waste’ to reduce toxic, waste pollution
January has been declared “Zero Waste Month” by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 760, signed in 2014 by former President Aquino
Green group BAN Toxics reiterates warning against firecrackers during holidays
Data from the Department of Health show that fireworks-related injuries in 2021 reached 189, higher than the 123 cases in 2020
Bawasan ang polusyon upang pigilan ang krisis sa klima
Ang Pilipinas ay nangangailangan rin ng mga polisiya na magtutulak sa mga korporasyon na mag-divest ng kanilang pera mula sa mga fossil fuel
Caritas Philippines, green activists warn against ‘holitrash’
Parishes are encouraged to hold “simple” Christmas celebrations to avoid producing a lot of trash
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
More Filipinos back call to ban single-use plastic packaging, products
The House of Representatives passed on July 28 a bill to ban single-use plastics, but activists say it does not address the problem
Living without destructive plastic
Plastic pollution is destroying many creatures and poisoning our air and rivers and oceans and people don’t seem to care
Philippine ‘river warriors’ fight tide of trash for cleaner future
The warriors wear rubber boots and elbow-length gloves, using rakes and handmade tools to scoop rubbish from stagnant waters
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