Rappler's latest stories on hazardous wastes
Value of environmental crime at record-high $258B – report
Environmental crime is the world’s 4th largest criminal enterprise after drug smuggling counterfeiting and human trafficking
Lawmakers to probe Canada garbage dumping in Tarlac
UPDATED At least 26 container vans of trash are already in a Tarlac landfill Local government officials stop further dumping pending a probe into the issue
Miriam to PH: Use int'l deal vs Canada garbage
The senator urges the Philippine government to cite an international agreement to hold Canada accountable for the illegally exported trash since 2013
No 'trash' talk between Aquino, Canadian officials
President Benigno Aquino III explains why he did not raise the matter to his Canadian counterpart
Illegal Canadian garbage not toxic after all – DENR
An environment group suspects government agencies are backing down on the issue because of President Aquino s planned state visit to Canada later this year
PH Coast Guard hikes fines for toxic waste dumping in seas
Ships caught dumping toxic waste into Philippine waters will be fined P100 000 to P500 000 – up from a previous fine of only P10 000
5 tips for a Christmas free of e-waste
Many gadgets contain toxic metals that can stream into our environment if not managed properly
Canada wants its illegal garbage 'processed' in PH
Fifty container vans of garbage from Canada have been sitting on Manila s ports – costing PH millions in storage fees and posing health risks to citizens – yet Ottawa says it can t demand its citizen to recall them
Miriam Santiago: Probe toxic waste dumping in PH
The senator files a resolution to look into garbage exported by developed countries to the Philippines
PH urged to ratify amendment vs hazardous waste trade
The amendment bans rich nations from dumping harmful garbage into developing countries like the Philippines
