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The Earth is heating upโand itโs our fault. Human activities have driven global temperatures to alarming highs, posing severe threats to both people and the planet. But while the outlook is grim, thereโs still hope. Scientists say urgent action can limit the most catastrophic impacts of climate change. The BigContinue Reading
The race to power Mindanao with cleaner, greener energy is gaining traction, with 2,875 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy (RE) projects in the works as of October 2024. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), these projects are in the indicative phase, meaning developers are still conducting studies and securingContinue Reading
Imagine a future where sunlight and water team up to produce hydrogenโthe clean energy source weโve been dreaming of. Sounds futuristic? Well, researchers from the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) and the University of Tokyo are making it a reality with their cutting-edge hydrogel technology. So, WhatโsContinue Reading
In a tragic incident in Maguindanao del Norte, three members of the Teduray indigenous group lost their lives, and 31 others were hospitalized after consuming sea turtle meat. The victims, residents of Barangay Linao, a coastal fishing village in Datu Blah Sinsuat town, reportedly suffered severe poisoning after a fishermanContinue Reading
The world is already witnessing the devastating effects of climate change, forcing countless people in the Global South to flee their homes. But the fear of mass climate migration to Europe is overblown, argues Jan Freihardt, a researcher specializing in climate-induced migration. His work offers a nuanced perspective on thisContinue Reading
Greed and the unrelenting pursuit of power and wealth are fueling the destruction of Albayโs environment, says Bishop Joey Baylon of the Diocese of Legazpi, as the province reels from catastrophic flooding that displaced thousands. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Baylon didn’t mince words.ย โLet us regulate our greedContinue Reading
The Philippines has elevated two of its most biodiverse and ecologically critical areas to international prominence by designating the Sibugay Wetland Nature Reserve and the Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve (DCMR) as Ramsar SitesโWetlands of International Importance. This recognition isnโt just a badge of honor; itโs a clarion call to protectContinue Reading
