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Greenpeace reacts to RA 12120: ‘Natural’ gas is a harmful fossil fuel
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act (RA) 12120, or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act. The law seeks to increase the share of natural gas in the country’s energy mix as well as to promote it as a supposedly “safe, efficient, and cost-effective source of energy.”
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Bohol ‘sinking’ islands of Bilangbilangan and Batasan get climate response upgrade through renewable energy
Residents of Bilangbilangan and Batasan Islands, with support of local government units and Greenpeace have installed solar panels and charging stations to strengthen their climate response capabilities and transition away from fossil fuel dependence.
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Fisherfolk on the Frontlines
For fisherfolk, the ocean is more than a source of food—it is their way of life. This World Fisheries Day, we are reminded that this way of life is under…
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For this MSME, going plastic-free is a step towards marine conservation
Body care and hygiene products are usually sold in single-use plastic sachets in the Philippines, but this company has chosen to swim against the current.
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After Kristine and Leon, Greenpeace raises alarm on oil and coal spills;
In the wake of severe tropical storm Kristine (Trami) and ongoing onslaught of supertyphoon Leon (Kong-Rey), Greenpeace today called on the Philippine government to end fossil fuel dependence and to…
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Greenpeace: Senate hearing must call for accountability from oil companies
At today’s Senate inquiry on the oil spill caused by the sinking of MT Terranova, Greenpeace Campaigner Jefferson Chua said:
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Greenpeace: Tens of thousands about to lose livelihoods in Manila Bay but lack information and support
Local government units and communities need more information and support to be able to prepare adequately for these impacts. Responding agencies should be transparent with information pertinent to the spills—including what they are doing to hold not just the ship owners, but also the owner of the cargo, accountable.
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HUMANS OF THE OCEAN: Freediver ‘dives deeper’ on plastic pollution
From the depths to the surface, the transformation of our oceans over recent decades has been alarming because of plastic pollution.
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HUMANS OF THE OCEAN: Pinoy fisherman laments plastic crisis’ impact on livelihood
A lot of things have changed over the decades, for better or worse. For one, reusable and sustainable packaging used to be the norm, before destructive plastics, such as sachets,…
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Kuha sa Tingi
Discover how large-scale investments to reuse and refill systems can end sachet pollution, while providing economic benefits to communities.
