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Global economy losing $8 billion daily to air pollution from fossil fuels – Greenpeace
In the Philippines, air pollution from fossil fuels – primarily coal, oil, and gas – is attributed to causing an estimated 27,000 premature deaths per year
Global warming to blame for hottest day in Argentine Antarctica
The new record is 'of course shocking but unfortunately not surprising because Antarctica is warming up with the rest of the planet,' said Greenpeace in a statement
Environmentalists file suit against Merkel's 'weak' climate laws
Climate activists argue Germany's current plan to slash greenhouse gas emissions is too weak to halt the planet from hurtling towards irreversible and devastating warming
Greenpeace action threatens EU summit venue
Twenty-eight Greenpeace activists scale the facade of the EU's Europa building – where the heads of state and government are set to meet to discuss climate measures
'Parada ng mga Parol': Filipinos join worldwide climate strike ahead of COP25 summit
‘We refuse to inherit a dying planet and a sunken country. We are demanding climate justice,' says strike coordinator Mitzi Tan
Scientists fight to save unique Guiana coral reef
Near the mouth of the Amazon river in the Atlantic Ocean, the Amazon Reef is one of the world's largest but its existence became known only in 2016
China data centers set to consume more power than Australia – report
Research finds nearly three-quarters of the electricity used by data centers in China was sourced from coal in 2018, emitting 99 million tonnes of carbon emissions.
P773 billion worth of Philippine natural wealth 'sold out' by Duterte gov't
A network of environmental groups says 3 years of the Duterte presidency has resulted in the selling out of at least P773 billion worth of the Philippines' sovereign mineral, water, wildlife, and marine resources
Greenpeace sounds alarm over plastic pollution in UK rivers
'We are witnessing just the tip of a plastics iceberg,' it said.
Big brands break pledge to not destroy forests – report
Some of the world's largest consumer brands, who pledged in 2010 to reach net zero deforestation within a decade, appear to fail to stop the pace of deforestation linked to commodities, increasing it 'dramatically' instead
How to keep imported waste out of the Philippines
The Philippines doesn't take in a lot of foreign waste compared to its neighbors, but it may become a dumping ground of smuggled garbage if the government doesn't act fast
Environmental groups step up pressure on gov't to ban waste imports
The government is preparing a policy to ban all waste imports, including those meant for recycling. But this is not enough, says Greenpeace
Russia to pay $3M in Greenpeace ship settlement
The settlement, reached after the Dutch dragged Moscow to various courts, was reached after talks between Dutch Foreign Minister Stef Blok and Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov
Single-use plastics, still the environment's number 1 enemy
The government's cleanup program makes it easier to convince the public to adapt environmentally-friendly habits
Southeast Asia became dumping ground for plastic waste – study
Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives' report says plastic waste from highly-industrialized nations are rerouted to developing countries after China's 2018 ban on plastic waste imports and processing
'Drastic solutions' needed to fight plastic pollution – groups
'We cannot recycle our way out of this problem,' says Abigail Aguilar of Greenpeace Philippines
India dominates 2018 list of world's most polluted cities
Air pollution is estimated to contribute to 7 million premature deaths every year and is considered by the United Nations to be the single biggest environmental health risk
Rainbow Warrior emphasizes role of corporations in plastic pollution crisis
'In the analysis of the problem, it's not pointed out: What is the role of the corporations? It's always the individuals, it's always the government, not the source,' says Greenpeace Southeast Asia-Philippines campaigner Abigail Aguilar
2 dead, 6 missing after high-seas brawl on Taiwan fishing boat
'A fight broke out when the chief officer hacked two of his crew to death in a disciplinary action dispute,' the Taiwan fisheries department says in a statement
German farmers sue government over missed climate targets
German farmers launch a challenge against the German government for having 'given up' trying to achieve cuts in greenhouse gas emissions set out under its own climate target
Activists board ship off Spain in palm oil protest – Greenpeace
According to Greenpeace, the ship is carrying 'dirty palm oil' products, or those linked to mass deforestation
Don't use sky lanterns during Yolanda commemoration – Greenpeace
To remember Yolanda with environmental hazards like sky lanterns is 'an act of mindlessness towards nature,' say the Eco Warriors
World's first floating nuclear barge to power Russia's Arctic oil drive
However, environmental group Greenpeace fears that the Akademik Lomonosov could become a 'nuclear Titanic' or a 'Chernobyl on ice'
Greenpeace to DENR: Opening protected areas to businesses leads to exploitation
'We would like to remind the Philippine government that our environment is not for sale,' says Vince Cinches, Greenpeace Southeast Asia-Philippines political campaigner
The week in photos: April 14-20, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
8 reasons why the Rainbow Warrior rocks
Here are reasons why you may want to see the Rainbow Warrior and fall in love with her as she sails the islands of our beautiful country
Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior arrives in Tacloban
Yolanda survivor Joana Sustento says the arrival of Rainbow Warrior to her city will give Yolanda survivors a chance to share their stories to the world and help in the fight against climate change
The week in photos: February 17-23, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
WATCH: Rainbow Warrior calls for climate justice in PH
The ship will be in the Philippines until March 5, visiting Manila, Guimaras, and Tacloban before sailing to other countries in Southeast Asia
IN PHOTOS: Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior visits Manila
'The message of the Rainbow Warrior's visit here in the Philippines is to highlight the issue of climate justice,' says Naderev Saño, executive director of Greenpeace Southeast Asia
IN PHOTOS: Greenpeace lauds CHR probe into carbon emitters
Greenpeace Southeast Asia praises the Commission on Human Rights' planned public hearings on a petition filed against the world's largest investor-owned fossil fuel and cement producer
‘Climate change is real’: Greenpeace taunts Trump in protest graffiti
'Donald Trump has just set foot in a country where people have been seriously affected by extreme weather made worse by climate change', the environmental group says
Nestle tackles 'ocean-polluter' tag in Philippines
In a report released in Manila last week, environmental group Greenpeace tags the Philippines as the 'third-worst polluter into the world's oceans' after China and Indonesia
Big Western brands polluting oceans with cheap plastic in PH – report
Greenpeace ranks the Philippines as the '3rd-worst polluter into the world's oceans' after China and Indonesia
Pinoy climate champions on global warming: ‘We can win this fight’
Advocates and media climate champions talk about Al Gore s documentary An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to power during its premiere screening in the Philippines
Group to gov't: Punish Vietnamese fishermen for Palawan shark slaughter
We urge the government to take swift legal action against them to send a strong message that we will not let the rape of our Philippine seas continue says Save Philippine Seas Executive Director Anna Oposa
Climate groups hit Trump for quitting Paris climate deal
Grassroots communities shall link arms together and vulnerable countries like the Philippines shall continue demanding for climate justice says The Climate Reality Project Philippines
The week in photos: May 5-12, 2017
This week s selection of photo highlights here and around the world
WATCH: Greenpeace activists barricade DENR gate to defend Gina Lopez
Greenpeace activists storm the gates of DENR to protest the alleged influence of big business on government calling for the reappointment of Gina Lopez as environment secretary
The rejection of Gina Lopez is a rejection of change
Her rejection as Department of Environment Natural Resources Secretary shows how destructive industries continue to hold Philippine lawmakers by their necks
Miners rejoice, environment groups fume over rejection of Gina Lopez
Environment groups say lawmakers who voted against the appointment of Gina Lopez have betrayed the people and should be exposed
Leyte tells the world to #BreakFree from fossil fuels
Break Free 2017 a series of peaceful community mobilizations across the Philippines contributing to global actions against fossil fuels culminate in Yolanda hit Leyte
HSBC funding Indonesian forest destruction – Greenpeace
The environmental group said the British bank had broken its own guidelines which ban supporting palm oil companies involved in unsustainable practices
Miss Universe criticized for whale shark swim in Philippines
Tourists swimming with whale sharks is strongly discouraged by environmental groups who say feeding the creatures makes them dependent and also leaves them vulnerable to poaching or injuries from boat propellers
#ClimateActionPH: Fighting coal with information drives, social media
Barangay Sawang Calero s successful campaign against a coal fired power plant inspired youth and community leaders in Cebu to take steps to protect the environment
Survivors light candles to commemorate Yolanda anniversary
Survivors come together to create a memorial dedicated to the dead especially those whose bodies were not recovered after the onslaught of the super typhoon
Informasi pengelolaan hutan diminta dibuka, KLHK tunggu salinan putusan KIP
Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup dan Kehutanan diminta membuka informasi pengelolaan hutan ke publik
Kabut asap tewaskan 100.000 warga Indonesia, Malaysia, dan Singapura
“Kegagalan untuk bertindak secepatnya untuk mencegah kematian merupakan sebuah tindak kriminal ” kata aktivis Greenpeace
PH gov’t to ship garbage back to Canada
The justice department is set to file a motion for the execution of the June 30 order of Manila RTC Branch 1 Judge Tita Bughao Alisuag to ship back the wastes to Canada at the expense of the importer
SONA 2016: Mixed reactions to Duterte's environmental plans
What do advocates have to say about President Rodrigo Duterte s statements on different environmental issues during his first State of the Nation Address?
