‘7 million people die annually due to air pollution’
CLARK FIELD, Pampanga , Philippines — At least 100 of every 100,000 Filipinos die annually because of air pollution, an expert from the Manila Observatory revealed.
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PCG to invite Vietnam to trilateral exercise in June
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) intends to strengthen ties with the Vietnamese Coast Guard by inviting them to join for the first time the trilateral marine pollution exercise (Marpolex) in June.
Plastic makes up 90% of Manila Bay litter — monitoring survey
MANILA, Philippines — Around 90% of the 12 million pieces of marine litter collected from Manila Bay's coastline were plastic, a new study revealed, highlighting the urgent need for stricter policy implementation and an integrated marine waste management plan.
New Year revelry leaves significant rise in injuries
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reported a significant increase in the number of firecracker-related incidents during the New Year’s Eve celebration.
Transport group says PUV modernization program should 'leave no one behind'
MANILA, Philippines — A transport group renewed its appeal to the government to leave no one behind in its modernization program as the deadline for the consolidation of public utility vehicles (PUVs), particularly jeepneys, lapsed Sunday.
Vietnam's Ha Long Bay losing famous turquoise hue
HA LONG, Vietnam — Vietnam's Ha Long Bay is losing its famous turquoise hue as pollution and over-development threaten its wildlife and picture-perfect image.
Public urged to ditch fireworks for a safer, cleaner New Year
MANILA, Philippines — An environmental group on Wednesday called on Filipinos to welcome 2024 without injuries, fires, pollutants and garbage by refraining from using firecrackers during the New Year festivities.
'Urban mining' offers green solution to old solar panels
YUMA, United States — As the world pivots from planet-warming fossil fuels to renewable energy, a new pollution problem is rearing its head: What to do with old or worn-out solar panels?