A groundbreaking study published in Communications Earth & Environment has revealed that East Asia’s aggressive air pollution cleanup — particularly in China — has inadvertently accelerated global warming. The report, based on simulations from eight climate models, shows that a 75% reduction in sulfate aerosol emissions over the past 15 years has unmasked the warming…
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In a recent Senate session focused on funding for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Senator Raffy Tulfo highlighted alarming reports of illegal dredging of black sands from Zambales going to China. Tulfo contended that Chinese entities are extracting valuable minerals from these sands, subsequently dumping excess material back into the West Philippine…
In a landmark move to address the escalating plastic pollution crisis, the Philippines has enacted the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Law, making it mandatory for large companies to take responsibility for their plastic packaging waste. This legislation, hailed as a significant step in environmental protection, aims to curb the country’s contribution to ocean plastic, which…
MAKATI CITY – Marine science and geopolitical experts urged the government, private sector, and international community to collaborate to protect our marine environment in the West Philippine Sea amid massive coral destruction due to China’s continuous illegal activities in the area. The experts made the statement during a West Philippine Sea marine conservation forum on…
In recent years, the concepts of the green and blue economies have gained global momentum as nations urgently strive to achieve sustainable development goals. These paradigms underscore the critical importance of environmental conservation, resource efficiency, and economic prosperity. For the Philippines, a country blessed with abundant natural resources on land and in its surrounding seas,…
By Luke Allen – lukeallenmanila@journalist.com In a bold move to boost economic growth and secure a sustainable energy future, the Philippines government has announced plans to open up mining opportunities with a focus on clean energy infrastructure projects. This initiative aims to leverage the country’s rich mineral resources to drive development in refining capabilities, power…
Luke Allen – Military Political Analyst – Makati, Manila lukeallenmanila@journalist.com With the Philippines grappling with its energy demands, the debate over natural gas versus renewable energy sources for power generation is not just a theoretical discussion, but a pressing issue that requires immediate attention. Both options present unique challenges and benefits, compelling policymakers and energy…