WOBURN, Mass. (AP) — At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won 't leave persistent microplastics in the environment. These are bioplastic pellets. CJ Biomaterials ferments sugar to make plant-based polymers that microbes will consume. These...
Each year, extensive flooding in the lowland regions affects the personal and economic well-being of millions of Filipinos. For those involved in disaster-reduction strategies and flood-mitigation management, the severity of flooding appears to have worsened in recent decades. In December 2011,...
Environmental advocates, community leaders, and academic stakeholders recently gathered in a Greenhouse Gas Accounting Seminar-Workshop to spark conversations on the perils of climate change and develop a unified approach to protect the planet. Titled Laudato Sí and the Urgency of Climate Action,...
Before the tragedy reaches the headlines, an earthquake has already begun reshaping the environment. When most people think of earthquakes, they picture collapsed buildings, shattered roads, and frightened communities. News reports often focus on the number of casualties, damaged infrastructure,...
“Wetlands are weird,” said Dr. Jerome L. Montemayor, executive director of the Laguna-based ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity. “To those who are unfamiliar, it either looks like a muddy lake or a waterlogged forest. But after years in this field, you will definitely learn to appreciate these...
Every July 28, World Nature Conservation Day is observed to raise awareness of the importance of conserving natural resources and protecting ecosystems. Although the observance is not officially designated by the United Nations, it has become an opportunity to highlight the relationship between...
The mist seen in a now-viral video during a demonstration in front of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Central Office in Quezon City came from the agency’s regular weekly disinfectant defogging activity and not from “pesticide gas” directed at protesters, the DENR...
Each year, on July 26, the world commemorates the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem. The observance was established by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to raise global awareness of the importance of mangrove forests and...
The governing body for sailing is looking at how the sport 's Olympic-class equipment is made, used and discarded, to eventually make changes that will reduce its environmental impact. Alexandra Rickham, director of sustainability at World Sailing, said this first-of-a-kind life cycle...
Globe supports the Department of Education (DepEd) policy on the responsible use of gadgets in schools. Through DepEd Order No. 006, s. 2026, or the Guidelines on Ensuring Safe and Motivating Learning Environment (ESMLE), the Department recognizes that while gadgets are generally regulated during...
Protecting the planet and preserving its resources begins with collective action. Recognizing that even simple efforts can create meaningful change, SM Supermalls, through its corporate social responsibility arm SM Cares, continues to empower and collaborate with communities in advancing the SM...
Senator Raffy Tulfo has vowed to fast-track the passage of the long-pending National Land Use Act (NLUA) in the Senate, aiming to finally turn the measure into law. Tulfo is the newly-appointed Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change. It was...
