Tag: Environment
Catholic universities should do more to respond to environmental issues
He urged Catholic universities to take care to factor in concern for the poor in research projects, educational curricula, etc
Photos: Philippines’ ‘Pedal for People and Planet’
About 1,000 bikers participate in the all-women “Pedal for People and Planet” in Quezon City, Philippines, on March 12, 2023
Philippine Church group starts fund drive for relief of oil spill-affected...
The funds raised will be used for the relief and clean-up efforts not just in Mindoro but also in other dioceses affected by the tragedy
Health warnings as Bangkok chokes on pollution
The Thai capital has been blanketed for days by a yellow-grey mix of vehicle fumes, industrial emissions and smoke from agricultural burning
Philippine bishop calls for stronger resistance against ‘rape of nature’
“Destroying the environment is a sin. And so as believers, we are obliged to protect our only home,” Bishop Mesiona said
Philippine green groups call for cancellation of mining contracts
The protestors warned the government from catering to the "vested interests" of mining companies
At least four dead, tens of thousands evacuated in Malaysia floods
Local reports and social media posts showed images of flooded roads, submerged cars, waterlogged homes and rows of shops closed
Oil from sunken tanker swamps central Philippine coast
Environment personnel "are now focusing on coastal clean-up" given the extent of the affected shoreline
Climate campaigners slam Japan’s growing push for fossil gas in Asia
Climate activists said fossil gas is a dirty energy source that is also responsible for more global warming than previously known
‘Listen to the voice of the people,’ bishop appeals on behalf...
“It is only appropriate to respect their rights and listen to their grievances,” said the bishop
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