Zamboanga Peninsula Poverty: Structural Causes and Solutions
DEPDev says structural barriers, not low income alone, keep poverty high in Zamboanga Peninsula, calling…
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‘Walang Pasok’: How Typhoons Keep Halting the Philippine Economy
Frequent typhoons and “walang pasok” declarations deliver recurring blows to productivity, agriculture, and household incomes…
El Niño is Here: Philippines Braces for Potentially ‘Super’ Dry Spell as Pacific Heats Up — Could Last Until 2027
El Niño has arrived. Philippine authorities confirmed sea surface temperatures crossed the key threshold, signaling…
Coral Reefs Are Bleaching Faster Than Ever—Can They Still Recover?
Coral reefs worldwide are bleaching at unprecedented rates as ocean temperatures rise. Scientists warn recovery…
Nipah Virus Explained: Symptoms, Transmission, And Global Risk
Several countries, including Thailand and Nepal, have heightened health surveillance after India confirmed new cases…
EXPLAINER | What Is The Doomsday Clock, And Why Does It Keep Moving Closer To Midnight?
The Doomsday Clock is one of the world’s most enduring symbols of existential risk —…
Australia Braces For Another Weekend Heatwave, Fire Danger Rises
Australia is set to endure another intense heatwave this weekend, with meteorologists warning of soaring…
Climate Risks Grow From Arctic To Tropics As Scientists Debate Risky Fixes
MANILA, Philippines — Scientists are exploring bold ways to cool a rapidly warming planet, even…
EXPLAINER: How Global Warming Is Making The Philippines More Vulnerable To Disasters
Global warming is no longer a distant threat for the Philippines—it is actively reshaping the…
A 30-Year-Old Sea-Level Forecast Turned Out To Be Right. Why That Matters Now
A sea-level rise forecast made nearly three decades ago — before today’s powerful computer models…
Warming Planet Is Supercharging Plastic Pollution
Plastic pollution and climate change are often treated as two separate global crises. One clogs…
Iceland Declares Atlantic Ocean Current Collapse a National Security Threat
Iceland has declared the potential collapse of a key Atlantic Ocean current system a national…