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Guimaras oil spill exposes ongoing fossil fuel harms
Matuto na sana tayo sa huling major oil spill sa probinsya noong 2006.2 The victims of tanker M/T Solar 1—chartered by Petron—are still fighting to this day for full compensation due to damages to fishing and livelihood 20 years ago.
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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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Green groups, advocates deliver bold message to governments: End plastic now
As world leaders gather in Busan, South Korea this week for the fifth and most critical session of the Global Plastics Treaty negotiations, Greenpeace Philippines, together with its community partners in La Union, unfurled a giant banner along the shores of Urbiztondo, sending a bold message to END PLASTIC NOW.
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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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Greenpeace Philippines statement on record breaking heat in 2023, almost hitting 1.5°C
These findings align with projections that the Philippines will experience extreme heat for longer periods of time. This year will be no different as PAGASA urged the country to prepare for record heat this year, especially as El Niño picks up.
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Greenpeace demands labor rights, sustainability in PH, SEA tuna industry
Greenpeace urged Philippine-based tuna canneries to step up improvements in their systems and business practices to address issues on labor rights, sustainability, and ...
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Antarctic penguin colonies decline by as much as 77% in last 50 years
As wildlife struggles, we urgently need sanctuaries ... so marine life like penguins have the space to recover from human activity and adapt to our rapidly changing climate.