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Trump willing to sign a revamped Paris climate deal
While the president remains firm in his criticism of the historic accord, which was signed by his predecessor Barack Obama, he said he would be willing to sign up to a revamped deal
[OPINION] TRAIN at a crossroads on a coal tax
Our electricity bills would likely increase not because of a coal tax but because coal will become more expensive in the years to come relative to renewable energy
Paris climate deal bound to fail with current commitments
With the current emission reduction targets set us on a pathway to 2.7-3.1 degrees Celsius, the report illustrates the urgent need for country leaders to step up their efforts to reach the targets set in the Paris climate agreement
Al Gore's Climate Reality Project names Pinoy 'Media Climate Champions'
For communicating climate reality journalists Howie Severino GMA 7 Imelda Abano PNEJ Atom Araullo ABS CBN and Voltaire Tupaz Rappler are recognized at the premiere screening of the documentary An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to power on Monday August 28
As U.S. weighs climate pullout, UN wants world to be more ambitious
Secretary General Antonio Guterres says it is absolutely essential that the world implements the 2015 Paris climate agreement with increased ambition
Cities and monuments switch off for Earth Hour
UPDATED Millions of people from some 170 countries and territories are expected to take part in the annual bid to highlight global warming caused by the burning of coal oil and gas to drive cars and power plants
Senate concurs in Paris climate deal ratification
UPDATED Voting 22 0 senators seal the Philippines ratification of the landmark international agreement on climate change
Rappler Talk: Vernice Victorio on Duterte's approach to climate change
Climate Change Commission Vice Chairperson Vernice Victorio talks about President Rodrigo Duterte s signing of the Paris Agreement
Duterte eyes changes to PH contribution to Paris climate deal
The President agrees to sign the Paris climate pact after being assured that the country s Intended Nationally Determined Contribution can still be revised
Senate to OK Paris climate deal before March 18 – Legarda
Senator Loren Legarda who is set to sponsor the measure is confident they have the numbers to concur with the ratification of the Paris climate deal
Duterte signs Paris climate deal
UPDATED The Office of the President submits the signed Instrument of Accession to the Senate for concurrence on Wednesday March 1
Philippines to ratify Paris climate deal by July
Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III is confident the Senate will ratify the deal after President Rodrigo Duterte signs it
Duterte: Climate change real but Paris treaty unfair
While the President believes there is really climate change he thinks the treaty will only lead rich countries to bully poor ones
Brave faces at climate talks despite Trump win
No the election of Donald Trump does not hover over this COP anymore says Moroccan foreign minister Salaheddine Mezouar
Shock and angst in Asia as Trump rises
Viewers at election watching events around Asia stared at giant screens tallying the returns as they digested the impact of Trump possibly heading the world s most powerful nation
WATCH: Advocates urge PH Senate to ratify Paris climate deal after Duterte nod
Nearly 100 countries ratify or accept the landmark agreement that seeks to curb global warming but the Philippines is not among them
Leila de Lima, Duterte on climate pact, JV Ejercito | 6PM wRap
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Paris to Marrakech: 4 key things to watch at COP 22
While Paris was considered a success in finally creating an agreement among countries on how to solve the climate crisis a lot still needs to be done The Paris Agreement is only the start of a much bigger work that awaits every country
Duterte to sign Paris climate pact
The President reaches the decision barely 3 months after he declared his misgivings about it
Paris Agreement enters into force: Celebration and reality check
Its early entry into force is a clear political signal that all the nations of the world are devoted to decisive global action on climate change
There are bigger battles outside the Paris Agreement
It is actually commendable how President Duterte asserts our people’s right to develop as the foundation of his argument a right of vulnerable and poor nations that is given only tokenisms in the agreement
Ramos to gov't: Ratify climate deal or Filipinos will suffer
Former president Fidel V Ramos wants President Rodrigo Duterte to approve the climate deal so the Senate may ratify it because it would advance the interests of Filipinos
Legarda: Why is PH taking its time to ratify Paris climate pact?
Legarda: We need to ratify the Paris Agreement so that we can access the Green Climate Fund and receive other technical and financial support from developed countries
Done deal: Paris climate pact to enter into force
Seventy two 72 countries accounting for more than 56 of emissions had submitted ratification documents the UNFCCC says meaning the pact will take binding legal effect in 30 days
Canada ratifies Paris climate accord
The 207 to 81 vote in the House of Commons came 30 days before the pact comes into force globally and brings the total number of nations that have endorsed it to 74
Rodrigo Duterte, Leila de Lima, Paris climate pact | 12PM wRap
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Paris climate deal to enter force after EU green light
4th UPDATE The European Parliament overwhelmingly backs the ratification of the Paris climate deal paving the way for the landmark pact to come into force globally
Obama, DiCaprio talk about 'race against time' on climate
DiCaprio: If you do not believe in climate change you do not believe in facts or in science and therefore in my humble opinion you should not be allowed to be in public office
Paris climate deal: Where are we now?
India s ratification of the Paris climate agreement on Sunday October 2 brings the ambitious global warming deal a big step closer to coming into effect
India ratifies historic Paris climate change pact
3rd UPDATE The UN US and France all hail India s move with UN chief Ban Ki moon saying it builds on the continued strong political momentum
Paris climate accord closer after UN meeting
UPDATED UN Secretary General Ban Ki moon voiced confidence that the accord through which countries commit to take action to stem the planet s rising temperatures would come into force by the end of the year
Some 30 countries to ratify Paris climate accord at UN
The global body said 30 states would submit their ratification at the UN General Assembly including Latin American heavyweights Argentina Brazil and Mexico
France hopeful climate accord takes effect in November
To take effect at least 55 countries that make up 55 of global greenhouse gas emissions must formally enter the agreement
COP22 host Morocco's mosques are going green
As Morocco counts down to COP22 its people are being exposed more and more to events and initiatives showcasing the country s involvement in protecting the planet
'Turning point': China, US formally join Paris climate pact
UPDATED China is responsible for almost a quarter of the world s greenhouse gas emissions with the US in second place on around 15 so their participation in the Paris Agreement is crucial
Environmental groups, advocates to Duterte: ‘Let us talk’
Environmental groups and advocates urge the president to look at the vital role the Philippines plays in the global climate pact
8 reasons why PH should honor UN climate commitments
The whole world has started to recognize that environment and development go hand in hand Why can t we?
NAIA runway, Lopez on Duterte, NoKor missile | 12PM wRap
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Gina Lopez: Duterte has 'non-negotiable stance' on people's well-being
President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will not honor international agreements binding the Philippines to limit its carbon emissions Does his environment secretary share this position?
Duterte, National ID, Mendoza | 6PM wRap
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Duterte won't honor int'l pacts on carbon emissions
The Philippine president says he wants to kick an ambassador for asking if the Philippine government would honor its commitments to reduce greenhouse gases
France becomes first major nation to ratify UN climate deal
UPDATED But French President Francois Hollande says the UN deal will not come into force unless at least 55 countries responsible for at least 55 of global greenhouse gas emissions ratify it
Trump casts shadow over UN climate talks
Diplomats from 196 nations huddled in Bonn are keenly aware of the fact that the The Donald is now within spitting distance of the White House – and it s making a lot of them nervous
The Paris Agreement and PH's fossil fuel industry
The most effective way to reduce the impact of the fossil fuel industry in the Philippines is to convince investors to shift their investments from fossil fuels to renewable energy
In the aftermath of Paris Agreement, nature and humanity lose
Accepting the Paris Agreement without question risks us wasting another 15 vital years on distracting public opinion and creating the illusion that something positive is happening
Rappler Talk: What PH can learn from Hawaii’s renewable energy bid
Hawaii recently passed a law to shift to 100 renewable energy sources Maria Ressa interviews the director of Hawaii’s Department of Business Economic Development and Tourism to find out the cues the Philippines can take from the US state
UN's Ban says time to scale up action on climate change
We need to accelerate the speed scope and scale of our response locally and globally
#ClimateActionPH: It’s time for the Philippines to get serious about climate change
The country’s vulnerability to climate change is made worse by poverty its lack of knowledge and means to protect itself and its inability to cope and manage its surroundings
WATCH: Leonardo DiCaprio's speech at UN climate signing
The world is now watching the Oscar winner tells leaders signing the Paris climate deal
A story of stars: The rights of Lumad and the Paris Agreement
By including a provision on human rights protection the Paris Agreement provides a holistic approach to addressing climate change
