Prolonged exposure to these toxic elements poses significant health risks, particularly for communities living near the power plants.
The coalition also raised issues about annual power outages, particularly during the extremely warm seasons influenced by El Nino
The group stressed the country's potential on renewables, pointing out that a diverse mix of resources could meet flexible power requirements
More than 30 faith-based and civil society organizations and three Catholic bishops have signed a letter urging the fossil gas project proponents and financial institutions to “listen” to the affected communities.
ADB and other key financial institutions earlier expressed intention to pursue a scheme to buy out coal power plants.
The Jubilee has now opened so that all people may receive hope, the hope of the Gospel, the hope of love, and hope of forgiveness
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos, one of the areas impacted by the disaster, called for solidarity and tangible assistance for those forced to flee.
Worsening conditions for human rights defenders and activists in the country amid a regional trend of crackdowns and restrictive policies
“We are calling for a 25-year moratorium or suspension on the approval of any mining applications and mining expansions,” the bishops said.
To the leaders [and staff] of big businesses and industries, you are invited to take some time to actually speak with the communities