Methane emissions from cattle are one of the top contributors to climate change that many are hoping to address. These gases are a product of ruminal fermentation where bugs in the rumen generate methane gas. Rumens are the large first compartment of the stomach of cows, where cellulose is...
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is eyeing increased production in gold and silver amid plans to fast-track the declaration of more Minahang Bayan areas across different parts of the country. In a statement, MGB, an attached agency to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources...
The Philippine environment department has led other Asian countries in the second climate fund replenishment talks as they sought funding support for developing countries to meet the 2030 international environmental goals. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Sec. Roy Cimatu said...
PAGBABAGO Dr. Florangel Rosario Braid A worrisome finding during a recent Pulse Asia survey is that “environmental destruction” ranks only no. 12 among our “most urgent national concerns,” and that it is not even on the list of the seven personal concerns. Yet, the most urgent personal...
Environment advocates and experts have expressed concern over Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso's beautification efforts of the Arroceros Forest Park by saying his move might harm the area's abundant biodiversity. Mark Louie Aquino, campaign staff of Earth Island Institute, said Friday...
The Philippines' negligence of air quality is causing more deaths and losses of about $87.6 billion annually, according to the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC). 45000 “Air quality is not an abstract issue. Air pollution...
The Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) vowed to work together in pursuing gender equality and women's empowerment in the environment sector. (Photo from PCW) In a virtual signing ceremony on Oct. 29, the two agencies forged a...
The Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCIEERD) took pride in presenting eight “game-changing” innovation projects for the environment sector. (DOST-PCIEERD) The projects were unveiled...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has adopted a national plan of action to reduce marine litter in Philippine waters by 2040. 44395 In a statement, DENR Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and International Affairs Jonas R. Leones said the adoption of the National Plan of...
Eating bananas and drinking tea are both healthy and enjoyable. But afterwards, they can leave waste in the form of banana peels and used tea leaves. Even the process of making tea generates a lot of waste such as tea dust. Photo by Mareefe from Pexels Luckily, a team of Indian scientists...
The wastewater treatment plant of Clark Water Corporation (CWC), a subsidiary of Manila Water Company, Inc., is facing closure after the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) threatened to not renew the company's Temporary Discharge Permit (TDP). In a statement, Clark Development...
Plastic packaging remains prevalent across the world. But with the ongoing plastic crisis and other environmental concerns, several countries and organizations are taking steps towards a plastic-free future. France recently announced that they will ban the use of plastic packaging in fruits...
