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Environment and Climate Change

Epicenters in the Philippines Considered to be ‘Ripe’ for Earthquakes

Several major fault lines in the Philippines are what experts describe as β€œripe” for major earthquakes, as these hotspots can cause devastating tremors at...

Industrial Pollution and the Effects of Climate Change

The Philippines, being an archipelago, is surrounded by oceans, seas, and bays. It is also endowed with rich biodiversity and natural resources, including bodies...

Solutions to Reduce the Effects ofΒ ClimateΒ Change

The future of our climate is anticipated to be warmer, wetter, and more acidic. But if we take action now, we can dramatically mitigate its damaging effects. The extent...

Is RA 9003 a Failure?

The sight of mixed solid waste improperly dumped in public places is a common sore found across the country. From sidewalks, outside public markets,...

The Critical Role of Waste Management in Preventing Flooding in the Philippines

Poor enforcement of environmental laws and substandard solid waste management efforts by Local Government Units are once again under fire, as widespread flooding hits...

Environmental Justice Not β€˜Color Blind’ in Puerto Princesa’s Green Justice Hall

With Puerto Princesa City being declared as a Green Justice Zone in November 2023, its resultant Green Justice Hall now enhances coordination and communication...

Reality Check: Grim Evidences that Climate Change is Happening

From October until November 15, Kristine, Leon, Marce, Nikka, Ofel, and Pepito made their presence felt in the Philippines, damaging properties, agriculture, and the...

Climate Change and its Effects on Agriculture

Farmers will most likely agree that reduced crop yield and livestock disease as the main effects of climate change on agriculture that have substantially...

‘Kristine’ Aftermath a Wake-up Call for Long-term Flood Control Program

Republic Act 10121, or the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act, explicitly provides that officials will be held accountable for their negligence or inaction...

Rising Above the Ruins of Kristine and Leon

The country’s northernmost province of Batanes was among those that were severely hit by Super Typhoon Leon, which came just a few days after...

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