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‘#UlyssesPH worse than Ondoy’ – Marikina residents
‘#UlyssesPH worse than Ondoy’ – Marikina residents
"This is worse than Ondoy. The pandemic still rages on, which makes it even more difficult for us." -- Marikina resident
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.
The Duterte era: A state of nature under attack
The Duterte era: A state of nature under attack
If we do not fight back, no one will be left to fight for us and the future generations. If we do not push back, the world that sustain our very lives will be pushed to the brink by tyrants and demagogues like Duterte.
‘Tacloban 5’ imprisoned for still demanding justice 6 years after Typhoon Yolanda
‘Tacloban 5’ imprisoned for still demanding justice 6 years after Typhoon Yolanda
The plight of the Tacloban 5 is but the latest case in a deepening human rights crisis faced by people working to protect their lands, the environment, and our climate. The Philippines was declared the deadliest country in the world for environmental defenders in 2019.
Australia wildfires seen as strong warning on the impacts of climate change
Australia wildfires seen as strong warning on the impacts of climate change
“The unprecedented Australian bush fires is the strongest warning yet that the impacts of climate change we thought we will be facing 20 or 50 years later is already a catastrophic reality today.”
Climate strikers : ‘We are the light amid darkness’
Climate strikers : ‘We are the light amid darkness’
MANILA- "We are unstoppable, a better world is possible!" Filipino youths chanted as they marched in a lantern parade calling for climate justice in the streets of Manila, early this evening. Dubbed the “Global Climate Strike: Pailaw sa Kalikasan,” the...
Manila Initiative urges real solutions to climate crisis
Manila Initiative urges real solutions to climate crisis
The initiative also calls attention to the preponderance of non-solutions to climate change being floated in global conferences that are supposed to find solutions.
Urban consumers patronize local products direct from farmers market
Urban consumers patronize local products direct from farmers market
The farmers’ products were sold out with only a few hours after the market opened.
Filipino youth join Global Climate Strike
Filipino youth join Global Climate Strike
MANILA – Youth and environmental groups in the country joined the worldwide protests dubbed “Global Climate Strike” on Sept. 20, as they sounded the alarm on the worsening climate crisis all over the planet. The global mobilization took place three days before the...
Climate crisis: Peoples act while governments falter
Climate crisis: Peoples act while governments falter
In the Philippines, used as we are to tropical heat such as the long dry spell of recent weeks, global warming doesn’t seem to be the huge problem that it is in other countries where wild fires and extreme temperatures kill hundreds of vulnerable people. But even...
March for Science in the Philippines highlights protection of reefs, forests
March for Science in the Philippines highlights protection of reefs, forests
Scientists, environmentalists and advocates commemorated the #MarchForScience in the Philippines, May 4, at University of the Philippines Diliman in Quezon City. Photos and text by Ronalyn V. Olea/ Bulatlat...
Bulacan fisherfolk, women want genuine, inclusive Manila Bay rehabilitation
Bulacan fisherfolk, women want genuine, inclusive Manila Bay rehabilitation
While the government is riding on the popular call for cleanup of Manila Bay, harnessing free labor of volunteers for fishing out thrash in Manila Bay, it is, on the other hand, disproportionately blaming the poor and seeking their demolition in favor of reclamation plans and other real estate development.
In the Philippines, women play big roles in opposing mega-dam projects
In the Philippines, women play big roles in opposing mega-dam projects
With global warming and climate change, normal or extra-strong typhoons are becoming more disastrous than ever, offering more pressing reasons not to destroy the remaining forest and watershed to build unnecessary mega-dams.
Four factors why #Habagat2018 became a flood disaster
Four factors why #Habagat2018 became a flood disaster
The recent deluge delivers a chilling warning about the climate crisis. Worse, 9 years after Ondoy, the capital region's perennial vulnerability to extreme rainfall remains.
A climate villain all along
A climate villain all along
Donald Trump's 'Paris Pullout' was not the first time the US backed out of international climate accords.
Filipinos join international March for Science
Filipinos join international March for Science
“Trump, as president of the number one GHG emitter, is defending the corporate interests of dirty corporations.”
#GLobalScienceMarch vs Trump | Pinoy scientists to march for science, environment and people
#GLobalScienceMarch vs Trump | Pinoy scientists to march for science, environment and people
Although the global march is united on climate change issues, Feny Cosico of AGHAM explained that in joining that march, it’s also the responsibility of scientists here in the Philippines to show the context of science and technology in this country.
Why the climate crisis won’t be solved without a massive increase in forest protection
Why the climate crisis won’t be solved without a massive increase in forest protection
Forests are the only systems we have that can suck carbon out of the atmosphere within the time frame necessary to save humanity.
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