Environment
Sydney suffers through hottest day in 80 years
January 8, 2018, 11:56 am
SYDNEY -- A total fire ban remains in place across the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Monday, after Sydneysiders endured the hottest day in 80 years. The weekend heatwave saw temperatures reach as high as 47.3 degrees Celsius in Sydney's west, while the rest of the harbor city… Read More
LGUs urged to invest in climate-smart agriculture
December 6, 2017, 10:45 pm
MANILA -- Local government units (LGUs) need to invest in the development of a climate-smart agriculture that fits the needs of the community in an effort to address the adverse effects of sustained weather fluctuations, according to a study published by think tank Philippine Institute for… Read More
BMB seeks witnesses to alleged 'musang' killing
November 25, 2017, 2:51 pm
MANILA – The Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) is searching for witnesses who can corroborate an alleged online post on the supposed capture and killing of a civet cat or “musang” by reporting what they know about the incident and the identities of the perpetrators. "We're urging people… Read More
CCC to improve access to climate funding
November 22, 2017, 11:04 pm
MANILA -- The Climate Change Commission (CCC) is working to facilitate the process for seeking climate financing under the People's Survival Fund (PSF). "We're developing the online monitoring and evaluation system (MES) for such purpose," said CCC development manager officer, Kenneth Hizon,… Read More
Bid seeks producing climate-smart PH health sector
November 21, 2017, 3:41 pm
MANILA -- Authorities are looking into greening measures that will make the Philippine health sector climate-smart.There is urgency for such measures as the sector is both driver of and threatened by climate change, noted Climate Change Commission (CCC) Vice-Chairperson Emmanuel de Guzman.… Read More
Filipino eco group urges Trump to re-think global warming stance
November 17, 2017, 8:55 pm
MANILA -- Environmental group Clean Air Philippines Movement Inc. is urging United States President Donald Trump to re-think his stance on global warming.The local group said the Philippines, a long-time ally of the US, is seen to be among those most affected by climate change."We seek your… Read More
Annual mining confab to recognize responsible miners
November 14, 2017, 7:21 pm
MANILA -- The prestigious Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA), which would be part of the 64th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC), is set to recognize the country’s responsible miners. Hosted by the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment… Read More
Canada to reduce consumption of coal: PM Trudeau
November 14, 2017, 7:04 pm
MANILA -- Canada is pursuing efforts to reduce consumption of coal energy in order to mitigate the impact of climate change. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed the urgency of reducing the dependency on fossil fuels and shifting towards the use of renewable energy. … Read More
Illegal wastes may return to Canada
November 14, 2017, 4:15 pm
MANILA -- Canada might be finally able to take back the waste a private company brought into the Philippines from that country and which Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reportedly opposed. Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau raised such possibility in a press briefing Tuesday at the… Read More
Urban planners' convention up on Nov. 8-9
October 30, 2017, 9:15 pm
MANILA - The Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP) will hold its 26th National Convention on November 8-9, 2017 at Seda Vertis North, Quezon City to raise awareness on the importance of environmental urban planning from local to national governance perspectives to a broader… Read More
Persistent threats fuel urgency to save migratory species
October 28, 2017, 12:13 pm
MANILA -- An expert has raised the urgency for stronger international cooperation on conserving migratory species worldwide. There must be better synergy on the matter as habitat destruction, pollution, live catching and other dangers continue to threaten the survival of these species, noted… Read More
PH eyes better protection of two threatened birds
October 26, 2017, 6:19 am
MANILA - The Philippines seeks international collaboration on better protecting two migratory birds under threat and passing through this country while traveling along East Asian-Australasian Flyway (EAAF). There's urgency for such protection as population of the Christmas Island frigatebird… Read More
Agreement inked for Northeast Palawan Marine Protected Area
October 25, 2017, 10:52 am
PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, Palawan – Environment authorities and municipal government officials in Palawan recently inked an agreement that bids to effectively manage and protect critical marine habitats covered by the Northeastern Palawan Marine Protected Area (NPMPA) network. “They agreed to… Read More
Council recommends lifting of open-pit mining ban in PH
October 24, 2017, 7:01 pm
MANILA -- Majority of members of the inter-agency Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) decided on Tuesday to recommend the lifting of the ban on open-pit mining, provided that laws and regulations governing minerals extraction are strictly enforced by the Department of Environment and… Read More
PH, Israel work for protection of whale sharks
October 20, 2017, 6:34 pm
MANILA -- The Philippines and Israel are working together to protect whale sharks, the largest living fish, as the country hosts the world’s largest wildlife conference next week.The governments of the two countries, along with Sri Lanka, will submit a proposal for the inclusion of the whale… Read More
2017 likely ends up among top 3 warmest years on record: US agency
October 19, 2017, 11:32 am
WASHINGTON-- The year 2017 is gearing up to end up among the top three warmest years in 137 years of record-keeping, US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said on Wednesday. In a monthly report, the US agency said the year-to-date temperature across global land and ocean… Read More
New storm about to enter PH: PAGASA
October 16, 2017, 4:58 pm
MANILA – Another tropical storm could enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). In its report 11 a.m. Monday, the state weather agency said the tropical storm (international name… Read More
Waters of Gigantes Island now red tide-free
October 12, 2017, 11:34 pm
ILOILO CITY -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the local government unit of Carles vowed to continue monitoring the coastal waters of Gigantes Island after it was declared free from red tide on Thursday. BFAR in its shellfish bulletin no. 37 released declared that the… Read More
Biz group, partners target 300K mangrove propagules for planting
October 9, 2017, 8:09 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY -- The Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (NOCCI) and its partners are targeting to plant at least 300,000 mangrove propagules next year as part of the massive forest restoration project in Negros. Dubbed "10M in 10", the project which was launched last year by… Read More
LPA downpour may trigger floods, landslides
October 7, 2017, 9:02 pm
MANILA -- Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has spotted a low pressure area (LPA) some 295 km north-northeast of Virac, Catanduanes as of 3 p.m. Saturday.In its 24-hour forecast released Saturday afternoon, PAGASA said the LPA may bring cloudy… Read More
