WASHINGTON (AP) — As the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem. Artificial intelligence and the data centers they require use growing amounts of energy and are water hogs...
Every June 22, the world observes World Rainforest Day, a global call to protect one of the planet’s most important ecosystems. Established by Rainforest Partnership in 2017, the annual observance serves as a reminder that rainforests are critical to biodiversity conservation, climate regulation,...
Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), ordered all commanders and personnel to strengthen water conservation efforts and prepare assistance measures for communities amid threats of adverse effects of El Niño. This came after weather experts warned that...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it is investigating contractors involved in the reported earthballing of trees along Roxas Boulevard to determine whether environmental rules and permit conditions were violated. Recently, a social media video about the reported...
As the country faces the possibility of another El Niño event, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Friday, June 12, urged communities and businesses to adopt water-saving measures early. On June 9, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services...
SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) has advanced resource stewardship through water circularity initiatives, implementing water conservation measures across its nationwide network of SM Supermalls since the late 1990s. Embedded in its operations, SM Malls uses innovative water management systems...
The cutting of trees affected by the Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEX) Project was undertaken only as a “last resort” after mitigation and conservation measures had already been considered, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said on Thursday, May 28. In DENR’s...
TACLOBAN CITY – To conserve energy amid the conflict in the Middle East, MacArthur, Leyte Mayor Rudin Babante issued an executive order adopting Presidential Order 110, declaring a national energy emergency and prescribing energy conservation measures within the municipality. Executive Order 3...
BACOLOD CITY – The Department of Agrarian Reform-Negros Island Region (DAR-NIR) is promoting the use of bicycles and other modes of non-motorized transport for the daily commute of its officials and staff. DAR-NIR Director Lucrecia Taberna led the launch of “Padyak to Work” (Pedal to Work)...
With oil prices continuously rising due to the Middle East conflict, the Pasig local government will implement a temporary four-day compressed workweek for city hall employees beginning Monday, April 13, and will further intensify mandatory energy conservation measures. The local government said...
CEBU CITY – Amid rising fuel costs, Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado has issued an executive order (EO) calling for austerity measures in the province. Aumentado urged city and municipal government units, barangays, and community-based associations in EO No. 13 to minimize expenses in the conduct of...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) on Monday, April 6, announced that it has shifted to a four-day on-site workweek with a one-day work-from-home (WFH) arrangement, in line with the government’s push to reduce energy consumption amid global uncertainties. “The Office of the Vice President...
