Coral reefs may adapt to moderate climate warming
By Gerry T. EstreraEcologically-fragile coral reefs, touted to be the rainforests of the sea, may be able to adapt to moderate climate warming, thus...
Saving the rainforests of the sea
By Gerry T. EstreraBy halting deforestation, the country can save its endangered coral reefs. Such was the suggestion of Dr. Joseph Maina of Macquarie...
Genetically-modified purple tomatoes heading for shops
The prospect of genetically modified purple tomatoes reaching the shelves has come a step closer.Their dark pigment is intended to give tomatoes the same...
Typhoon ‘Agaton’ demonstrates climate change, says expert
Local environmentalists in Cagayan de Oro City said that typhoon Agaton has shown unusual patterns that could be attributed to climate change now affecting...
Endangered Philippine eagle killed by falling tree branch
A rare Philippine eagle, whose species is on the brink of extinction, was killed inside a conservation group’s breeding center when a branch fell...
Dolphin slaughter in Japan town continues
Fishermen in the small Japanese town of Taiji killed more than two dozen striped dolphins on Thursday, January 23, campaigners said, as global outrage...
2013 another unusually warm year across globe – NASA
Last year was among a handful of the warmest on record since 1880, according to US government figures out Tuesday, January 21, that provide...
BIMP-EAGA study to pursue greener tech through e-waste management
A study that will facilitate the formulation of policies for the integrated management of electric and electronic wastes (e-wastes) will be conducted by the...
Up to nine tropical cyclones expected until June 2014
Government’s weather agency expects up to nine tropical cyclones in the country during the January-June 2014 period.Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)...
Environmental degradation is poverty driver–DENR
Environment chief Ramon Paje is calling for more multi-sector efforts on conserving biodiversity nationwide, warning environmental degradation and loss of natural resources will worsen...