Humanity has been using hydrogen since the 17th century โ long before scientists understood what it was. English chemist Henry Cavendish identified it as a distinct element in 1766, naming it โhydrogen,โ meaning โwater-former.โ Centuries later, hydrogen is again drawing…
Tungawan: The Hidden Paradise of Zamboanga Sibugay
Tucked quietly between the shimmering coastlines of the Sibuguey Bay and the lush hinterlands of Zamboanga Sibugay lies a town that few have truly explored โ Tungawan. Tungawan may appear as just another stopover for many travelers rushing through the…
Tropical storm Bualoi leaves 10 dead, over 433,000 evacuated in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines โ Tropical Storm Bualoi swept across the central Philippines, leaving at least 10 people dead and forcing more than 433,000 residents to evacuate from flood- and landslide-prone areas, disaster officials said on Friday, September 27. The storm made…
Ka Dodoy Ballon’s fight for Zamboanga Sibugay fisherfolk: From mangrove hero to defender of livelihoods
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ For Roberto โKa Dodoyโ Ballon, awards are not the end goal. They are reminders of the work still left to do. The 2021 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee from Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay has spent over three decades restoring…
Chinese-Led Scientists Discovers Deepest-Ever Chemosynthetic Ecosystem in Pacific Ocean
A Chinese-led team of marine scientists has discovered the deepest-known chemosynthetic ecosystem on Earth, capturing never-before-seen images of thriving sea life at depths of more than 9,000 meters in the northwestern Pacific Ocean. The groundbreaking expedition, led by researchers aboard…
COโ levels hit record high, Earth’s atmosphere now mirrors ancient climate
Earthโs atmosphere now holds more carbon dioxide than it has in millions โ possibly tens of millions โ of years, according to new data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and scientists at the University of California San…
Trump Administration Removes Climate Scientists, Imperiling Mandated Federal Assessment
WASHINGTON โ The Trump administration has dismissed the entire team of scientists and contributors tasked with producing the next National Climate Assessment, according to an internal email reviewed by CNN and confirmed by multiple sources. The document is a congressionally…
Could Climate Change Be Reversing Itself? Experts Say: Not So Fast
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 temptingโespecially with recent headlines about slower warming rates or…
Brief La Niรฑa Ends, Pacific Now in Neutral Phase โ NOAA
After just a few months, the long-anticipated La Niรฑa weather pattern has officially ended, according to scientists from the United Statesโ National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). La Niรฑa, the cooler phase of the El Niรฑo-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, finally…
Left Behind: Small Fishermen and Farmers Struggle to Access Climate Finance
Kabasalan, Zamboanga Sibugay โ 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 grouperโlife teeming where once there was none. Just a few decades ago,…
10 Discoveries About Birds You May Not Know
Birds have long been one of the most closely observed creaturesโstudied by scientists and admired by millions of birdwatchers. But despite our fascination with these feathered marvels, a five-year genetic study has completely rewritten what we thought we knew about…
ICSC and Bohol Government Join Forces for Climate Action and Energy Transition
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…






