Environment

PBBM orders creation of El Niño task force to mitigate its effect

President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Tuesday, Dec. 12, ordered the creation of a coordinating body to consolidate all measures to mitigate the impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, which is expected to persist until the end of the second quarter of next year.

DENR: Pasay Eco-City reclamation given the green light after complying with requirements

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said Wednesday that the two projects of the Pasay Eco-City Reclamation have been given the green light to resume reclamation activities after complying with the required documentation.

World severely off track to limit planet-heating emissions: UN

The world is "failing to get a grip" on climate change, the UN warned Tuesday, as an assessment of current climate pledges shows only minor progress on reducing emissions this decade.

CCC: Climate change actions, policies based on human rights

The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Wednesday, Nov. 8, said the national government ensures that its climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts are based on human rights.

‘First, oldest’ fossil gastropods discovered in Masungi

Possibly the first and oldest fossil gastropods were discovered in Masungi Georeserve's limestones in Baras, Rizal.

Himalayan glaciers melting 65% faster than previous decade

Himalayan glaciers providing critical water to nearly two billion people are melting faster than ever before due to climate change, exposing communities to unpredictable and costly disasters, scientists warned Tuesday.

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