Beyond COP26 and the Laudato Si’ lens of Pope Francis
Pope Francis provides us with a better vision for a livable planet – a common concern for the planet and people.
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LSG Response to the Cry of the Poor
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Philippines partners with ADB for clean energy transition at COP26
This mechanism will consist of two multibillion-dollar funds, each aiming for the early retirement or repurposing of coal plants and generating new cleaner energy investments.
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People of Integrity and Virtue will Save the Planet
This could be the last chance to stop the climate reaching the point of no return when a cycle of continuing destruction kicks in
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Women in the Midst of the Climate Crisis
There is still a lot to be done, but ultimately, women have to be at the heart of a just transition.
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Groups urge authorities to scrap coal project in Tagkawayan
The groups urged local government officials to issue an executive order and enact a local ordinance “that will declare Tagkawayan as a fossil-free and renewable energy municipality.”
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Bill on plastic producers’ role on waste management is not enough, say green groups
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.
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.