Tag: Environment
Drought in Sri Lanka devastates farmland and fuels poaching
As rice production declines, an imminent shortage is anticipated, which will likely result in sharp price hike
In the shadows of extinction: Orangutans and their battle for survival
Deforestation strips away not only the orangutans' home but also that of countless other species, threatening the balance of ecosystems
‘Slow disaster’: Indonesians in sinking village forced to adapt
Residents have elevated the floors of their homes by adding soil and then installing wooden decks to keep themselves dry as the floods become more severe
Research shows deep-sea mining has long-lasting impact on marine biodiversity
A short two-hour mining test caused a significant decrease in fish and shrimp populations in the surrounding vicinity
NGO accuses Chinese renewables firms of abuses in 18 countries
Of the total alleged cases of abuse across 18 countries by Chinese firms, the NGO found 27 in Indonesia, 16 in Peru, 11 in Myanmar
Vietnam farmers planting in the dark as heatwave looms
Night planting has its advantages for the rice, which Hahn said is sensitive to extremes in temperature
A Recap of Philippine president’s first year on green agenda
The true mark of green governance comes from the ability to implement laws, uphold people's rights, and protect the environment
A decade of faith-led climate action under Pope Francis
The pontiff has made an indelible mark on the Roman Catholic Church’s perspective and approaches to tackling environmental issues
Philippine Catholic bishop joins calls for end to ‘fossil fuel addiction’...
Bishop Gerardo Alminaza expressed concerns about the detrimental impact of the planned fossil gas and LNG plants and terminals in the Philippines
Filipino priest urges European banks to protect ‘Amazon of the oceans’
The priest called on banking institutions to refrain from lending, underwriting, and investing in Shell and the conglomerate San Miguel