‘Mining issue, another snag in peace talks’
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Bulatlat Contributors | Oct 6, 2011
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Flood victims accuse Aquino govt of sleeping on the job
Flood victims accuse Aquino govt of sleeping on the job
By MARYA SALAMAT
Typhoon Pedring began ravaging Luzon on Sept 26, but it was only on Oct 2 that an "emergency" meeting to address this was called by the Aquino government.
Group hits int’l mining conference, demands reforms in mining industry
Group hits int’l mining conference, demands reforms in mining industry
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
“We need a revenue-transparent and domestic-oriented mining production system, and the revenues should be utilized for the development of the communities and social services for the poor." – Kalikasan People's Network for the Environment
Fight against Climate Change must be directed against Transnational Corporate Greed – environmentalists
Fight against Climate Change must be directed against Transnational Corporate Greed – environmentalists
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
According to IBON data, TNCs account for 50 percent of all oil, gas and coal extraction and refining. Only 10 TNCs account for about 41 percent of world production of oil and gas, and TNCs control 80 percent of land worldwide which is cultivated for cash crops. Only 20 TNCs account for about 90 percent of the sales of hazardous pesticides and other agricultural chemicals.
Aquino support for coal-fired plants slammed; groups say he lacks ‘environmental leadership’
Aquino support for coal-fired plants slammed; groups say he lacks ‘environmental leadership’
By INA ALLECO R. SILVERIO
"Instead of making polluters pay, the national government pays polluters. Aquino condoned billions of pesos in terms of tax liabilities and obligations of foreign and private operators of coal plants." – Kalikasan
Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan seeks environment heroes from grassroots
Gawad Bayani ng Kalikasan seeks environment heroes from grassroots
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
“The GBK wishes to emphasize the sacrifices and contributions of the Filipino people and grassroots organizations in protecting our environment.”
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