EPR must be reinforced with regulations banning single-use plastics, adding the policy should focus on the reduction and minimization of wastes generated at source.
Environmental advocates on November 24 have debunked claims that waste-to-energy (WtE) incinerators will bring “sustainability” and “stability” to communities.
The groups said the country’s policies and systems in the power sector “promote destructive and costly energy” but fail to protect the interest of the consumers.
“Don’t be afraid to criticize! We need your criticism. Many of you, for example, are critical of environmental pollution. We need this! Be free in criticism,” said the pontiff.
The Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED) praised the filing of a resolution in the House of Representatives seeking for an elaborate public discussion on the country’s RE potentials.
“We believe that international environmental and human rights laws, norms, and standards were disregarded by OceanaGold’s FTAA renewal”
The groups claim that SMC, one of the largest energy producers in the country, continues to expand its coal and gas operations.
Environmental advocates called on the Philippine government to support the Climate Damages Tax (CDT), a levy targeting fossil fuel companies to fund loss and damage financing. Organized by Greenpeace Philippines, the press conference in Quezon City emphasized...
During the sessions, Providence University also announced its plan to celebrate the Laudato Si’ Week for the first time from 19 to 26 May.
“We are suffering now and you are continuing funding, financing fossil gas. It’s a big question for me. Why?” he said.