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UNITED NATIONS, United States — With the production of plastic on the rise worldwide and creating ever more pollution, the UN environment chief warned that humanity cannot just recycle its way out of the mess, and she called for a total rethink about the way we use plastics.
CHINA said the Philippines should tow away its «rusting» ship in the Ren'ai Jiao or Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and «stop polluting» the waters around it if it really cares about the environment.
SMOG — a gray cloud of atmospheric pollutants from vehicle emissions — blanketed most of Metro Manila and neighboring communities on Friday, forcing the suspension of classes and prompting authorities to advise the wearing of face masks outdoors.
MANILA, Philippines — It’s the grounded BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal that is causing “irrevocable harm” to the marine environment, according to China, as it denied clearing Rozul Reef of its corals, saying the Philippines is “creating a political drama from fiction.”
MANILA, Philippines — Pollution-related smog smothered Metro Manila residents yesterday, leading to some local government units suspending classes due to poor air quality and hazy visibility, while provinces surrounding Taal Volcano experienced volcanic smog.
MANILA, Philippines — Smog blanketing Metro Manila on Friday is due to air pollution from heavy vehicular traffic and not the volcanic smog emitted by Taal, government agencies said.
MANILA – The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Thursday called on the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to formulate a policy that would prohibit the use of plastic-made campaign materials in the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
MANILA, Philippines — Have you ever looked in the mirror lately and noticed that your skin has been looking dull and dry? Has the country’s scorching climate and air pollution made you more conscious about sweat and smells? Whether it’s just one concern or a combination of all of them, it is enough to lose your confidence all together.