2020 is Disaster and Climate Emergency Awareness Year
“We all need to keep this in mind: We may be vulnerable, but we are not incapable of action. We will translate our vulnerability...
THE NIGHT THE EARTH SHAKES WELL
“Feeling earthquakes was part of growing up, and also preparing for them: doing earthquake drills, or having earthquake supplies. The looming feeling was part of...
Where have all our forests gone?
The Philippines needs 54% of forest cover to protect against landslides and ensure water availability from watersheds, according to Haribon Foundation forester Thaddeus Martinez.
“That’s...
Where have all our forests gone?
The year was 1960. Primitivo Besenan, from Cebu, had decided to migrate to Kialeg, then a far-flung barangay of Bansalan, Davao del Sur. At the time...
Of bats and mosquitoes
Mosquitoes are considered as public enemy number one. In fact, they are deadlier than serial killers. They can kill a person or do mass execution all...
ENVIRONMENT: TROUBLES OVER WATER
(Second
of Two Parts)
The world is facing food shortage should the problem of looming
water crisis will not be addressed. “With ever more water needed to...
TROUBLES OVER WATER
Dabawenyos, you better watch out. Next year, you will be paying more for the water you will be using and drinking!
“Davao City...
FOOD INSECURITY LOOMS OVER CLIMATE CHANGE
“The jury is still out on what overall impact global warming would have on food production. Predictions do not need to be 100% accurate. They need...