Green activists refute claims about “sustainability” of waste-to-energy incinerators
Environmental advocates on November 24 have debunked claims that waste-to-energy (WtE) incinerators will bring “sustainability” and “stability” to communities.
Groups hit energy policies, call for just transition to clean energy
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.
Pope Francis lauds the youth for protecting the environment
“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.
Two tributary creeks pose threat to Iloilo River rehabilitation
The Iloilo River, which was on the brink of being “biologically dead” a decade ago, is again teeming with marine life and biodiversity. Two tributary creeks – Dungon Creek and Calajunan Creek – threaten the health of the rest of the waterway, however.
Philippine solons push for climate justice mechanism
The resolution, which is first of its kind in Southeast Asia and the Global South, recognized that there is an “urgency to craft and adopt a PGND for a just and green economic recovery and a historic break from systemic crises and injustices.”
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Propagating the Laudato Si Action Platform
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Church leaders hit endorsement of coal projects in South Cotabato
The church leaders said the decision of the provincial government to allow the coal extraction project “is a ticking time bomb” to communities and the environment.
Green groups urge Philippine government to junk anti-terror law, go after real terrorists
“Extreme laws must be used against huge corporations and industries that plunder our environment and bring suffering and death to the communities. Not on the people
Climate activists call on rights body to ‘stand with communities,’ not delay climate justice
The petitioners filed a “Motion for Urgent Resolution to the Petition,” stating that the delay in the issuance of the report is “a disservice to Filipino communities”
Palawan authorities rezone forest to allow mining
A nickel mine is on the brink of a major expansion in Mt. Bulanjao, a rainforest system considered by indigenous peoples as their ancestral home and protected by a Palawan conservation law.