Tag: Environment
Philippine province lifts open-pit mining ban, paves way for Tampakan project
The Tampakan project on Mindanao island has been described as "one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in the world"
Climate activists call on Asian Development Bank to stop funding fossil...
Among multilateral development banks, ADB stands out as one of the biggest lenders to the region's fossil fuel-dominated energy sector
‘Surprise’ urban Malaysia floods drive pleas for climate action
Climate change played a role in the severity of the rains and floods, but other factors also contributed to the damage
As living costs surge, climate change takes a backseat in elections
As COVID-19 has worsened economic and social inequalities, jobs and livelihoods have dominated election campaigns
Climate change creating new virus hotspots ‘in our backyard’
There are currently at least 10,000 viruses that have the capacity to cross over into humans "circulating silently" among wild mammals
Restoring damaged land key to climate, biodiversity goals
Global food systems are responsible for 80 percent of deforestation and 70 percent of freshwater use, said a new UN report
People across Asia pedal for climate action to prevent ‘climate catastrophe’
The event called on the government and businesses to step up climate change action to save the planet from a "climate catastrophe"
Photos: ‘Pedal for People and Planet’
Coordinated rides were held in major cities across Asia to raise awareness on the impacts of climate change on people and the region
Protect and Celebrate Life
Most people are unaware and do not appreciate the complexity of the interdependence of all life forms on earth
Today, hold hands, share a kiss under the mango, or whatever...
As we mark another Earth Day, let us go beyond the concerts and the tree planting and the speeches and programs
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