CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)-Provincial Environment Office-Laguna and the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) are investigating the spread and flow of alleged toxic foam on the San Juan River in Barangay Real here on Monday, June 16. The...
When asked to describe his journey with The Ocean Cleanup in a single word, Boyan Slat paused only briefly. "Solvable." It is perhaps not the answer one would expect from someone who has spent the last 12 years trying to tackle one of the world 's biggest environmental challenges. After all,...
Every June 8, the global community commemorates World Oceans Day to raise awareness of the essential role oceans play in supporting life and to advocate for their conservation and sustainable management. The idea was first proposed in 1992 by Canada’s International Centre for Ocean Development...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world 's largest countries, according to a United Nations University report, which also predicts their water and energy use and pollution will double in just four years as use of artificial intelligence...
Plastic has become a staple of convenience and modern living. According to Science Advances, global plastic production surged from 2 million metric tons in 1950 to 380 million metric tons by 2015. Of the 8.3 billion metric tons generated during that era, approximately half was produced in just the...
THE ATACAMA DESERT, Chile (AP) — It takes a moment for the eyes to adjust. A faint spark appears in the darkness; then another, brighter one. Soon, stars, planets and entire constellations emerge. Before long, a whole galaxy stretches across the sky, visible to the naked eye. In Chile 's...
CEBU CITY – People were urged to wear face masks due to the hazy environment over Metro Cebu in the past few days. The Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Central Visayas said that the hazy environment was linked to elevated levels of fine...
Plastic wastes were found scattered on the shoreline of Sabangan Beach in Binmaley, Pangasinan on Sunday. A concerned citizen, Dulce, reported their presence online and raised concern over their possible impact on the coastal environment and marine ecosystem. Dulce emphasized the importance of...
LAOAG CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP)-Laoag Traffic Division has intensified its implementation of the anti-nuisance ordinance, particularly this holiday season. Police Chief Master Sgt. Eric Bumagat, head of the PNP-Laoag Traffic Division, in a media interview Thursday, said they...
Addressing plastic pollution requires not only regulation and advocacy, but credible technology, President Marcos said. During the opening ceremony of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) International High-Level Forum on Nuclear Technology for Controlling Plastic Pollution (NUTEC...
The Manila City government met with officials from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Tuesday, Aug. 19, to discuss ongoing efforts and initiatives in relation to the Rejuvenating Pasig River for a Livable Manila (REPALM) Project, a joint project between ADB and the Department of Public Works and...
DAVAO CITY – A Davao City councilor announced on Tuesday, Aug. 5, a renewed push for traffic-related ordinances to address the growing problems of congestion and vehicular noise pollution here. Committee on Peace and Public Safety and Anti-Terrorism chairwoman Councilor Luna Marie Acosta said...
