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Plastic pollution and climate change are often treated as two separate global crises. One clogs our rivers and oceans; the other heats the planet and drives extreme weather. But a growing body of scientific evidence shows these twin threats are deeply intertwined—and their combined impact is far worse than eitherContinue Reading
A bird photographer’s snapshot from Jasaan, Misamis Oriental has drawn nationwide attention: a white crow, a creature so uncommon that many Filipinos are seeing one for the first time. But what exactly is a white crow, and why does it happen? What exactly did the photographer capture? Cagayan de Oro–basedContinue Reading
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan — Basilan may soon take a major step away from its decades-long dependence on unreliable diesel power as Lamitan City explores the possibility of hosting a mixed solar-hydrogen power plant that could cut electricity costs by half. Lamitan City Mayor Roderick H. Furigay met on Wednesday, December 3,Continue Reading
MANILA, Philippines — The Sun is acting up again, and scientists are paying very close attention. As the solar cycle nears its peak, experts warn that a strong solar storm — the kind that can disrupt satellites and power grids — is becoming more likely. It’s not doomsday talk. It’sContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ climate performance plunged in the latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), falling 12 places to 19th as experts flagged the country’s lack of clear long-term climate targets and slow progress in transitioning away from fossil fuels. From a “high” rating last year, the Philippines isContinue Reading
DIPOLOG CITY, Philippines — Tropical Depression Verbena swept into the Caraga region Monday, making landfall in Bayabas, Surigao del Sur, before crossing Agusan del Norte and triggering widespread rains across large parts of the country. PAGASA said that as of 5 pm, Verbena’s center was spotted near Jabonga, Agusan delContinue Reading
MANILA, Philippines – The global race to secure minerals for electric vehicles, batteries, and renewable energy is accelerating. And at the Philippine-Sweden Smart Mining Forum held on November 18 at the Baguio Country Club, Environment Secretary Raphael Lotilla framed it as an opportunity the Philippines must not miss. If theContinue Reading
