The question is bold, even hopeful: Could climate change be reversing itself? In an era marked by record-breaking heat, devastating storms, and rising seas, the idea of a natural rebound seems tempting—especially with recent headlines about slower warming rates or localized climate anomalies. But climate scientists caution against premature optimism:Continue Reading

Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay — In the quiet rhythm of the tides, fishermen in this coastal town steer their boats through the mangrove-lined waters, hauling in oysters and red grouper—life teeming where once there was none. Just a few decades ago, these waters were empty, devastated by rampant mangrove deforestation. WithContinue Reading

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) and the provincial government of Bohol have officially partnered to advance climate action and energy transition efforts in the province. The commitment was solidified through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed by ICSC Executive Director Angelo Kairos dela Cruz and Bohol GovernorContinue Reading

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A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at the University of California, Davis, has revealed that supplementing the diet of grazing beef cattle with seaweed pellets can significantly reduce methane emissions—by nearly 40 percent. The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is the first of its kindContinue Reading