Environment

BPI-IFC Green Bond to fund Alternergy Group’s 128MW Tanay Wind Farm

The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) signed a maiden deal with renewable energy firm,…

What is ‘lake-effect snow’? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient

When towns along the Great Lakes get buried in drifts of blowing snow, like several…

Negotiators fail to reach an agreement on a plastic pollution treaty. Talks to resume next year

BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — Negotiators working on a treaty to address the global crisis…

Binhi is no ‘islang pantropiko,’ but still that important

As the Philippines braces for more and stronger typhoons, an initiative that started in 2008…

What to know about the plastic pollution crisis as treaty talks conclude in South Korea

BUSAN, South Korea (AP) — The world’s nations will wrap up negotiating a treaty this weekend to…

Climate finance is about enabling vulnerable nations to survive a crisis they did little to create

Whatever the outcome, there will likely remain a deep disconnect between climate reality and wealthy…

PH can seek compensation for losses due to climate change–Loyzaga

President Marcos has said that the Philippines could serve as a “test case” for the…

Nations to submit boosted climate plans: what’s at stake?

All eyes will be on other big polluters like China, India and the United States,…

Senators question the benefits of bill to develop local natural gas sources

Two senators have expressed concern that the recently passed bill to fully develop the Philippine…

PH secures $24.9-M grant to bolster pandemic response

The Philippines has received a $24.9-million grant from the World Bank (WB) and the Food…