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Cancer, a complex disease caused by disruptions in normal cell functions, often stems from genetic mutations. These mutations can be inherited, arise spontaneously during cell replication, or result from environmental carcinogens—chemicals capable of triggering cancer. Avoiding obvious risks like cigarette smoke and excessive sun exposure is feasible. But steering clearContinue Reading
The Philippines enacted in 2023 one of the most ambitious Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws globally, marking a transformative step toward a circular economy. This groundbreaking legislation holds companies accountable for the environmental impact of their products and packaging, requiring them to recover and manage their plastic waste. Businesses withContinue Reading
COP29, the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, is centered on the pressing issue of mobilizing trillions of dollars in climate finance to address the escalating climate crisis. The summit builds upon the Paris Agreement’s commitment to establish a “new collective quantified goal” (NCQG) for climate financeContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines — Signal No. 5 has been raised over Catanduanes as Super Typhoon Pepito further intensified, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported on Saturday afternoon. In its 2 p.m. weather bulletin, PAGASA described the situation as “potentially catastrophic and life-threatening” for the northeastern Bicol RegionContinue Reading
