Rappler's latest stories on pollution
Coast Guard sues Ayala's AC Energy over Iloilo oil spill
The Philippine Coast Guard says the oil spill contaminated coastal areas of 23 communities, and displaced 400 people
Japan begins charging for plastic bags
Japan produces more plastic packaging waste per capita than any nation apart from the United States, according to the UN
Russian mining giant admits waste 'violations' at Arctic plant
Independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta claims the factory deliberately funneled the wastewater into wildlife areas and hastily removed their pipes when investigators and emergency services arrived on the scene
Plastic 'has entered' Antarctic terrestrial food chain
The authors believe Antarctic creatures eat plastic fragments while grazing on their usual food
[Science Solitaire] Plastic: The problem with 'hello' is 'goodbye'
Have you been using more plastic during quarantine?
Russia says 'years' needed to clean up Arctic spill
The spill of over 21,000 tons of fuel takes place after a fuel reservoir collapsed last month at a power plant
Putin declares state of emergency over Siberian fuel spill
The accident is the second largest in modern Russian history in terms of volume, World Wildlife Fund expert Alexei Knizhnikov says
Less air pollution means thousands fewer die
(UPDATED) An unintended boon of shuttered factories and empty roads has been more breathable air
Locked-down Delhi revels in fresh air and blue sky
'We've never really experienced clean air like this,' says the Delhi-based Centre for Science and Environment
Going zero waste during a pandemic? These advocates say it's possible
While it may seem hard, environmental advocates say people can lessen the waste they produce daily even during the coronavirus pandemic
TIPS: How to stay sustainable during the coronavirus pandemic
You can do you part in helping Mother Earth despite the lockdown
#WorldWithoutWaste: Coca-Cola’s mission to make the world a sustainable place to live in
The company is starting in their own backyard – by reducing their plastic waste
NASA images show fall in China pollution over virus shutdown
Maps comparing NO2 concentrations show a marked decline between January 1-20, before a sweeping quarantine was imposed on Wuhan and other cities, and February 10-25
Villar says banning single-use plastics may be 'impossible'
The plastic industry resists banning single-use plastics even as environmental group EcoWaste points out that it's the solution to plastic pollution
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
Environmental documentary 'The Story of Plastic' explores a global crisis
'The Story of Plastic' hopes to help the audience have a better idea about the gravity of the plastic pollution crisis, as well as some insight into workable solutions
Thai retailers ban single-use plastic bags
Several mall operators and convenience stores in Thailand ban single-use plastic bags and will instead see customers paying a small fee for a reusable bag made of a cloth-like fabric
[EDITORIAL] 2019's lesson for 2020: There will be pushback
From Greta Thunberg, the LGBTQ+, the #metoo movement, the fact-checkers to the Magnitsky activists, history slams us with one truth: 'power is not given, it is taken'
Coke Studio continues to advocate for environmental protection
They aim to educate the youth on the importance of recycling in each concert and roadshow event organized
Sprite® switches to clear plastic bottle packaging to promote sustainability
The switch from green to clear plastic bottle packaging is an industry-first sustainability initiative in Southeast Asia
Scientists to harness the sun to break down plastic
Researchers in Singapore say they have converted plastic into "formic acid", which can be used in power plants to generate electricity, by using a catalyst which neither damages the environment nor costs a lot of money
Smog in Iran shuts schools, universities
In Tehran, average concentrations of hazardous airborne particles reached 146 micrograms per cubic meter on November 30
Dead deer found in Thailand with 7 kilograms of plastic in stomach
The Southeast Asian country is one of the world's largest consumers of plastic, with Thais using up to 3,000 single-use plastic bags each per year, whether for wrapping street food, takeaway coffee or packing groceries.
LIST: Zero-waste initiatives in the Philippines
How will you practice a zero-waste lifestyle? Here's a running list of zero-waste initiatives that you can be a part of.
Easier said than done? Netizens discuss Duterte’s idea to ban single-use plastics
‘That is good, if he decides to be serious about it,’ one netizen writes
Duterte eyes single-use plastics ban
President Rodrigo Duterte floats the idea during a Cabinet meeting, but is still deciding which alternative materials can be used in place of single-use plastics
Taj Mahal gets air purifier as Indian capital chokes
'There is smoke everywhere and people, including youngsters, kids, elderly are finding it difficult to breathe,' says Delhi's chief minister in a Twitter video. 'Eyes are burning. Pollution is that bad.'
Millions in Indian capital endure 'eye-burning' smog
The current smog crisis is the worst in 3 years, and New Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is calling for a range of measures to fight what he describes as 'unbearable pollution'
#ManyWaystoZeroWaste movement
#ManyWaystoZeroWaste is a movement pushing for responsible ways to use reduce plastic
The journey of plastics: From production to our bodies
This is how plastics make their way into our food chain
Sachet away: What's lacking in our plastic laws?
The Philippines needs to catch up where regulating plastic use is concerned
Philippine city shows zero waste is achievable
'We cannot avoid using plastic, but we have to manage,' says San Fernando City Mayor Edwin Santiago
Ocean plastic waste probably comes from ships, report says
A study offers fresh evidence that the vast garbage patches floating in the middle of oceans are mostly the result of merchant marine vessels tossing their waste overboard by the ton
Air pollution in Metro Cebu back to normal levels
The Central Visayas Environmental Management Bureau Air says pollution in Metro Cebu returns to normal
IN PHOTOS: Race for Water Odyssey visits Puerto Princesa
The Race for Water Foundation is organizing school visits and workshops to educate different individuals and organizations on the global plastic pollution challenge
#2030Now: Refilling stations emerge as best solution to plastic pollution
The winning group proposes to turn sari-sari stores into refilling stations and exchange sachets for coins to address the country’s plastic waste at the 2019 Social Good Summit
Indonesian forest fires putting 10 million children at risk – United Nations
Almost 10 million people under 18 live in the areas worst affected by fires on Indonesia's Sumatra island and the country's part of Borneo island, UNICEF says
Sari-sari store conundrum: How can you help poor Filipinos reduce plastic waste?
While use of refillables and package-free purchasing is becoming trendy among the wealthy, what do we do about the 'tingi' and sari-sari store culture among most Filipinos that contribute to plastic waste?
LOOK: Lamitan City turns trash into 'tulips' in 'Forever Tulip Garden'
This garden of 30,000 'tulips' might be Basilan's next most Instagrammable spot
[EDITORIAL] Leksyon ng SGS: Lifestyle change ang simula
7 years of Social Good summits is just the start. Our global, collective action is key
#2030Now: Plastic pollution not just an environment problem
Participants of the 2019 Social Good Summit say the plastics problem in the country must also be treated as a social and economic issue
Indonesia haze reaches Metro Cebu
The environment department recommends that residents minimize outdoor activity as air pollution in Cebu City is already above safe levels
Singapore air 'unhealthy' ahead of Formula One race
Singapore suffers from the smoke from forest fires in Sumatra, Indonesia
Rappler pushes for responsible use of plastic with #ManyWaysToZeroWaste movement
The campaign aims to engage the government, corporations, and communities in finding solutions to our plastic waste problem
How going zero waste is addressing PH's plastic pollution
Snapshots of the zero waste movement in the Philippines
INFOGRAPHIC: A secret to productivity? Clean air
An increasing number of studies are linking air pollution to lower cognition and poor concentration
Tel Aviv beaches fall foul in Israel's passion for plastic
A June report by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) ranks Tel Aviv's coastline as the third most polluted by plastic waste in the Mediterranean, behind Barcelona and southern Turkey
Microplastics in drinking water not a health risk for now – WHO
The World Health Organization says: 'We urgently need to know more about the health impact of microplastics because they are everywhere – including in our drinking water'
Microplastics in Arctic snow point to widespread air contamination
'It's readily apparent that the majority of the microplastic in the snow comes from the air,' says a study. It found that microplastic particles can be transported tremendous distances through the atmosphere.
Tardigrades: We're now polluting the moon with near indestructible little creatures
Tardigrades can survive extremes of temperature and pressure, including the frigid vacuum of space
