Tag: Environment
Cambodian leader U-turns on rare dolphin conservation law
The population of Irrawaddy dolphins in the river Mekong has dwindled from 200, when the first census was taken in 1997, to just 89 in 2020
Indonesian Indigenous woman among 2023 winners of ‘Nobel’ for environmentalists
Delima traveled from village to village and educated communities about laws that support the recognition of Indigenous peoples’ rights
In Indonesia, mosques and churches take on the plastic challenge
A solutions-oriented story about how mosques and churches in Indonesia are stepping up to address the country's plastic waste problem
China approves coal power surge despite emissions pledge: Greenpeace
At least 20.45 gigawatts (GW) of coal-fired power have been approved in the first three months of 2023, Greenpeace said
On Earth Day, Philippine fisherfolk clean traces of oil spill
Fisherfolks from affected communities decried what they described as “the burden that fisherfolks and affected communities have to bear”
Philippine Church groups call on President Marcos to declare ‘climate emergency’
The declaration of a climate emergency would signal that the government acknowledges the gravity of the situation
Christians, Muslims in Bangladesh unite in prayer for rain
Bangladesh is being dramatically impacted by climate change, enduring devastating flooding and ever-more erratic rainfall
Thailand air pollution leads millions to seek medical help
Respiratory problems, dermatitis, eye inflammation and sore throats were among the most common medical issues
Philippine Court issues ‘Writ of Nature’ against Golden Rice, Bt eggplant...
The petitioners claimed that Golden Rice and Bt eggplant are harmful because it poses risks to the environment and the health of consumers
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