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Plastics Treaty in jeopardy as lobbyists continue to weaken global pact
Talks for a landmark Global Plastics Treaty resumed in Geneva, Switzerland this week amid mounting concerns over efforts by oil-producing states and industry lobbyists to derail the ambition and scope of what environmental advocates consider the biggest environmental deal since the Paris Agreement.
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Mandatory sustainability reporting a first step to hold carbon intensive corporations accountable—communities, climate groups
Communities and green groups today welcomed the announcement of the SEC on mandatory sustainability reporting for publicly listed companies, saying this should now be the first step to hold climate…
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Microplastics in your body: From your heart to your brain, and even your future kids
Microplastics have been found everywhere, from the deepest oceans to the food we eat. More concerningly, they're now inside our bodies.
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‘PH Reuse Study Tour and Conference’ seeks mainstreaming of reuse, refill vs single-use plastics
In celebration of Zero Waste Month, plastic waste reduction advocates kicked-off the "Philippine Reuse Study Tour and Conference" today in a bid to amplify the viability of reuse and refill solutions, as a way to address the scourge of plastic pollution.
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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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National law to penalize and litigate carbon majors pushed
Quezon City, Philippines — Lawmakers, activists and Filipino communities are pushing for a law that will mandate carbon majors to pay communities for losses and damages brought on by climate…
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Plastic: A Threat to Human and Planetary Health
Plastic pollution poses a grave threat to both the health of the people and the environment. It affects everyday life, with harmful chemicals leaching from plastic products, especially single-use plastics.
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Philippines must lead bold climate action at COP29, says Greenpeace
As the UN climate talks kicked off in Baku Azerbaijan this week, Greenpeace Philippines urged the Philippine government to demand ambitious commitments from governments, and payments for losses and damages from fossil fuel companies.
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World Cleanup Day: 4 meaningful actions to complement cleanup drives
Cleanups help, but here’s what you can do next to beat plastic pollution
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‘Kuha sa Tingi’ expands in Metro Manila
As world leaders prepare to convene for the final United Nations negotiations of the Global Plastics Treaty this November, communities in the Philippines are taking decisive action to tackle the plastic crisis.
