Environment and Sustainability
Plastics debacle: PH continues fight against mismanaged waste
Severe flooding in the aftermath of tropical storm Enteng exposed the vast amount of waste that clogged waterways in Metro Manila, especially in Talayan Creek, Quezon City.
The accumulation of waste, coupled with inadequate or outdated drainage infrastructure, significantly contributes to severe flooding in Metro Manila and nearby cities and provinces whenever a typhoon strikes.
Typhoon Carina and tropical storm Enteng are recent examples of this problem. As heavy rains overwhelm...
Urbanization, thin vegetation cover led to floods, says DENR
Reduced vegetation cover as a result of urbanization is leading to frequent...
Nestlé, Aboitiz at the forefront of environment sustainability
As the monsoon season progresses, the Philippines continues to experience thunderstorms, tropical...
Flourishing crops in the wet season make farmers in Laos self-sufficient
First of 2 parts
Deep in his heart, La Xayyavieng says he has...
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Efficient waste disposal is key to cleaner environment—CCC
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Plastics debacle: PH continues fight against mismanaged waste
Severe flooding in the aftermath of tropical storm Enteng exposed the vast amount of waste that clogged waterways in Metro Manila, especially in Talayan Creek, Quezon City.
The accumulation of waste, coupled with inadequate or outdated drainage infrastructure, significantly contributes to severe flooding in Metro Manila and nearby cities and provinces whenever a typhoon strikes.
Typhoon Carina and tropical storm Enteng are recent examples of this problem. As heavy rains overwhelm...
Urbanization, thin vegetation cover led to floods, says DENR
Reduced vegetation cover as a result of urbanization is leading to frequent...
Nestlé, Aboitiz at the forefront of environment sustainability
As the monsoon season progresses, the Philippines continues to experience thunderstorms, tropical...
Flourishing crops in the wet season make farmers in Laos self-sufficient
First of 2 parts
Deep in his heart, La Xayyavieng says he has...
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