Environment

Planet-warming gases make some food less nutritious, study says

Rising levels of planet-warming gases may reduce key nutrient levels in food crops, according to a new study. Rice grown while exposed to carbon dioxide levels expected by the end of this...

CHR conducts second hearing on climate change

MANILA -- Groups are calling for oil, gas, and coal companies, or "carbon majors", to be held accountable for climate change that affects the human rights of Filipinos, especially the marginalized...

More laws supporting biotechnology sought to support food security

MANILA -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) and its partner institutions are seeking more legislation in support of biotechnology development in the country to help address food security amid a rising population. "We...

10K mangroves to be planted to mark Ocean month

ILOILO CITY -- Some 10,000 mangrove seedlings will be planted in Iloilo province over the weekend in celebration of Month of Ocean this May. The seedlings will be simultaneously planted in the...

Leveling of mountain in Boracay ordered to stop

ILOILO CITY - - The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has already ordered a halt in the ongoing works in the reported flattening of a mountain in Barangay Yapak...

Climate change talks stall ahead of December 2018 deadline

Two weeks of climate talks organized by the United Nations ended Thursday as countries failed to resolve differences about implementing the Paris climate accord. The negotiations will resume in Bangkok in September,...

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