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Kalikasan PNE | Nov 2, 2021
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Why ‘Balik Binhi Program’ is a proactive climate response
Why ‘Balik Binhi Program’ is a proactive climate response
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Lab Notes | PAREX: The extent of environmental pollution and degradation
Lab Notes | PAREX: The extent of environmental pollution and degradation
Various organizations have collectively taken a position against Pasig River Expressway (PAREX), as it would cause irreparable damage not only to the Pasig River and its interconnecting ecosystems, but also to our cultural heritage and public transportation system.
Lab Notes | Dolomite sand controversy exposes the sorry state of Philippine environment
Lab Notes | Dolomite sand controversy exposes the sorry state of Philippine environment
Science, as a tool, is objective in itself. But when scientific findings do not support the views of those in power, will these findings be heard?
15k fisherfolk, mussel growers gain initial victory over halting of demolition
15k fisherfolk, mussel growers gain initial victory over halting of demolition
Pamalakaya said the government is temporarily halting the implementation. The fisherfolk group attributed this to the strong public outcry, as livelihoods and income of thousands of small fisherfolk and coastal residents from Noveleta, Kawit, Cavite City, and Bacoor City are threatened.
Taal residents still without sufficient aid
Taal residents still without sufficient aid
In the past months, residents of communities near Taal Volcano have been trying to recover from the devastation brought by its 2020 eruption. Their efforts, however, are once again under threat with increased volcanic activities in the past weeks.
On Earth Day, environmental groups decry foreign plunder of mineral and marine resources
On Earth Day, environmental groups decry foreign plunder of mineral and marine resources
“With government pronouncements that the influx of 100 new projects would generate P21 billion ($433 million) worth of revenue, it is estimated that this will cost around P210 billion ($4.3 billion) worth of minerals that will be shipped offshore instead of circulated in the domestic economy.”
Duterte’s new mining order disastrous to environment—groups
Duterte’s new mining order disastrous to environment—groups
“Mr. Duterte’s order to lift the mining agreement moratorium will be a disaster upon disaster because the Mining Act of 1995 is still in place. We cannot allow this deluge of destructive large-scale mining when communities are still suffering from the converging pandemic and climate crises.”
Standard Chartered, stop funding our destruction!
Standard Chartered, stop funding our destruction!
A Filipina climate activist tells a British multinational bank: "Your money kills people, fuels the climate crisis, and destroys our homes."
In the Philippines, typhoons shatter myth of disaster resiliency
In the Philippines, typhoons shatter myth of disaster resiliency
“It is not enough that people are able to rise above the rubble. How can we build back better if we were never in a good situation to begin with? The kind of resiliency we want to see is where people have access to social services and can enjoy their rights.”
Mayor of Cagayan town appeals to leaders: Heed science to save drowning towns
Mayor of Cagayan town appeals to leaders: Heed science to save drowning towns
A recent study found that the “mountains, slopes and watersheds in the whole Cagayan Valley have been stripped of native trees that hold soil and regulate water release.”
No calm before the storm: How foreign environmental plunder triggered disastrous PH typhoons
No calm before the storm: How foreign environmental plunder triggered disastrous PH typhoons
The national government is not only guilty for its criminal neglect of the Filipinos ravaged by the typhoons. It is also guilty for deliberately defunding the 2012 Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (Project NOAH), which was supposedly aimed to develop technologies and enhance efficient disaster mitigation plans.
Typhoon after typhoon, Bicol’s poor suffer the most
Typhoon after typhoon, Bicol’s poor suffer the most
Due to the typhoon, Bicol farmers have lost yet another opportunity to make ends meet. They were supposed to harvest their produce in the months of October and November only to find their palay buried deep in flood waters.
Anti-mining community, Gina Lopez awarded as heroes for the environment
Anti-mining community, Gina Lopez awarded as heroes for the environment
The Center for Environment Concerns – Philippines (CEC) recognized the valiant environment defenders who put their lives on the line against large-scale mining. They include the late Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Gina Lopez, residents of Didipio in Nueva Vizcaya and community organizers.
In defense of the Philippines
In defense of the Philippines
Ever since Duterte declared the longest standing COVID-19 lockdown in the world back in March 15, 2020 up to the present, we have monitored at least 555 environmental defenders who have suffered human rights abuses.
Making a killing off nickel mining in Palawan
Making a killing off nickel mining in Palawan
These companies represent the last link in the global supply chain between Philippine natural resources and foreign markets. Meanwhile, Filipinos are kept out of any profits and instead get grief, disease, and harassment thrown their way.
IN PHOTOS: Environment groups launch coastal monitoring
IN PHOTOS: Environment groups launch coastal monitoring
The coastal monitoring initiative has exposed the worsening levels of pollution in Manila Bay which no white sand can ever cover-up.
PH, 2nd deadliest for environment defenders- watchdog
PH, 2nd deadliest for environment defenders- watchdog
The annual report also noted that mining-involved killings are highest in the Philippines. Named as “deadliest sector,” it killed 50 defenders worldwide, of whom 16 were from the Philippines.
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