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Tumbler blunder: When ‘better’ becomes clutter

Are we truly reducing our footprint, or are we just trading plastic bottles for a mountain of stainless steel, each promising a slightly different...

Answering 10 pressing questions about plastic pollution

Part 2 of Part 3 Series 4. Why is plastic pollution such a problem? There are three big reasons. First, plastic pollution can wreak havoc on ecosystems....

Environment warriors

The female environmental warriors of the TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc. (TVIRD) Group, namely Angel Sumapal of Greenstone (left) and Analyn Branzuela of the...

QC bans plastic wastes in city hall, gov’t-run establishments

The Quezon City Government will prohibit disposables and single-use plastic (SUPs) bags, packaging, and cutlery within the Quezon City Hall compound and city government-run...

Small steps,…From C1

For the media company, whose foundation lies in truth-telling and public service, the IntegriTree project represents a broader civic mission—one that goes beyond headlines...

Ajinomoto safeguarding environment

These milestones made possible with ACEN mark a significant achievement―zero Scope 2 carbon emissions, preventing more than 5,000 metric tons of CO2e emissions annually. “Our...

47m health workers call for cleaner air to curb pollution

Over 50 countries, cities and organizations pledged new commitments to tackle air pollution, protect public health and help halve its deadly impacts by 2040...

TIEZA cancels Mayon Volcano aesthetic lighting project amid backlash

The Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) has scrapped the proposed aesthetic lighting project for Mayon Volcano in Albay following strong opposition from...

Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth—researchers

Paris, France—Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the...

Iloilo City teaches students waste management with ‘TRASHkolekta’ initiative

ILOILO CITY – Mayor Jerry Treñas is urging schools in the city to adopt proper waste management practices through its “TRASHkolekta: Basura ta, Manggad...

Iloilo City to build new waste-to-energy facility

ILOILO CITY—The long-awaited Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility will finally break ground on April 4, 2025 in Barangay Ingore, marking a major step in...

At least 33 dead, dozens hurt as tornadoes smash central US

HOUSTON—At least 33 people were killed and dozens more injured Saturday when tornadoes and violent storms raked across the central United States, officials said. Local...

PNP-ACG warns public against buying chainsaws online

The Philippine National Police Anti-Cybercrime Group (PNP-ACG) reminded the public to carefully check what they buy online.This comes after two men were arrested for...

Palawan approves 50-year ban on new mining permits

Manila, Philippines—The local government in a resource-rich Philippine province has unanimously voted in favor of a 50-year ban on new mining permits, a decision its...
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