Anyone who wants to “contribute to the common good” of Philippine society cannot go wrong if he or she starts planting trees, either as an ordinary citizen, a civic leader, a government official, a businessman, a social entrepreneur or in any other capacity whatsoever. There is so much evidence that trees have a lot to do with sustainable development and integral human development. As has been demonstrated by abundant studies sponsored by international organizations, such as the United Nations, “deforestation and desertification—caused by human activities and climate change—pose major challenges to sustainable development and have affected the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. Forests are vitally important for sustaining life on Earth, and play a major role in the fight against climate change. Investing in land restoration is critical for improving livelihoods, reducing vulnerabilities and reducing risks for the economy.”
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LA TRINIDAD, Benguet: The provincial government had sought the approval of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to allow small-scale mining to resume in the Cordillera mountain range. According to Gov. Melchor Diclas, the coronavirus pandemic had limited the sources of livelihood for residents. In his letter to Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, Diclas conveyed his all-out support for the clamor of the pocket miners in the province for the immediate lifting of the moratorium on small-scale mining operations.
Read the full article here BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Jan. 29 (PIA) - The provincial government here recently gave funding support to Agrixcaya Cooperative Federation (ACF) to support its organic rice processing and marketing. Governor Carlos Padilla gave the P300,00.00 check to the ACF as an incentive after the province was awarded by the Department of Agriculture (DA) being one of the provinces with the highest number of third party organic farms in Cagayan Valley.
Read the full article here Plants, and the insects which rely on them, are the living foundations of our planet. But these foundations are under stress because, as we urbanize and suburbanize natural areas, we have an unfortunate tendency to sterilize the landscape. Fields and forests are replaced with biological deserts made up of millions of acres of concrete, lawns and an array of ornamental trees and shrubs imported from around the world. Adding to the problem, our obsession with perfection leads us to spray pesticides liberally.
Read the full article here WE OFTEN see tree planting activities by schools, offices, and organizations, both private and public, that sometimes it is already considered as an "ordinary and regular" corporate social responsibility (CSR) activity. But we seldom see a person advocating tree planting for his love for the environment with specific tree species to be planted.
Read the full article here Fossil fuels have been the bedrock of US prosperity for more than a century. The country's economy, security and society depend on them. But in the few days since his inauguration, the new American president has gone to war against coal, oil and natural gas with a decisiveness that has caught everyone by surprise. This week I spoke to the man Joe Biden has tasked with drawing up his climate change battle plans - John Kerry. "It is one of his top priorities, without any question whatsoever," Mr Kerry assured me. "He'll make more progress on the issue than any previous president."
Read the full article here According to a recent report from JLL, as cities continue to grow upwards and outwards, in the coming years it will be an issue that is only going to be exacerbated. Big cities in the Asia-Pacific are starting to build green patches Attitudes among local governments are changing, however, as more realise the benefits of having outdoor spaces where residents can relax within close proximity to where they live and work.
Read the full article here THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY suffered its worst annual contraction on record in 2020, even after gross domestic product (GDP) shrank by a slower pace in the fourth quarter, the statistics agency said on Thursday. Preliminary Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) data showed the country’s GDP contracted by 8.3% in the fourth quarter, a reversal of the 6.7% growth in the fourth quarter of 2019. However, this was better than the revised -11.4% in the third quarter and the record -16.9% in the second quarter.
Read the full article here The region’s clean energy players saw mixed fortunes in 2020 as they grappled with Covid-19 disruptions. How did they roll with the punches, and how will they adapt to a post-Covid world?
Read the full article Nearly a year into the pandemic, as each winter day somehow feels both too short and incredibly long, my go-to daydream is an afternoon next to the ocean. Familiar or far-flung, crowded or serene, developed or desolate — anywhere works as long as I can envision spreading a towel on the sand and soaking up the sun. Documentaries can tide us over until daydreams like mine become a reality. From our couches, we can expand our understanding of the ocean, plunging into waters from the Great Barrier Reef to the Mariana Trench. Meeting athletes, explorers and conservationists who surf big waves, breaking new ground and protecting marine life. And experiencing the perspectives of animals that inhabit gorgeously intricate undersea worlds.
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