Browsing by Subject "carbon sinks"
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City mangroves can ease climate change
(Panay News,October 9, 2016 , on page 2-15)The study, “Species Diversity, Above and Below Ground Biomass, and Carbon Stock Assessments of Selected Mangrove Forests in Iloilo City, Philippines” by Dr. Resurreccion Sadaba and Allen Grace Niego of the University of ... -
Collective action needed to protect mangroves
(Manila Bulletin,October 7, 2023 , on page B-5)Mangroves, found in many coastal areas around the world, are ecosystems that serve as crucial carbon sinks. It also protects coastal communities from storm surges, and provides habitat for various species of animals. ... -
DENR: Protect ocean for the future
(Panay News,May 14, 2020 , on page 9-11)“You're not a wave you’re part of the ocean,” says Mitch Albom. Who doesn’t love the ocean? Each of us enjoys the breeze from the blue crystal waters and the cool, soft sands on our feet. Either white or blackish sand, ... -
Expert pushes for scientific approach in preserving Esplanade mangroves
(The Daily Guardian,April 4, 2018 , on page 1-14)A Mangrove expert is pushing for a scientific approach in preserving the mangroves along certain sections of the Iloilo River Esplanade project. Prof. Rex Sadaba of the University of the Philippines-Visayas said the species ... -
Infanta begins restoration of mangrove forests
(The Manila Times,September 22, 2015 , on page B7)Haribon Foundation together with the Maralitang Mangingisda ng Munting Sabang Association (MMMSA), Municipal Government of Infanta and the Sangguniang Barangay of Dinahican planted 3,500 of mangrove seedlings to restore ... -
Mangroves seen as major carbon sink
(The Manila Times,September 28, 2017 , on page E1)A mangrove scientist here has underscored the need to protect and preserve mangroves to fight greenhouse gas emissions as his study revealed their potentials “to store more carbon than terrestrial forest.” “Mangroves are ... -
Mangroves, mini-forest planned at Iloilo coal plant
(BusinessWorld,March 19, 2010 , on page S3/8)An independent power producer here will establish a mangrove farm and mini-forest around its 164-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant to promote not just environmental protection but tourism as well. The move to create a ... -
Mangroves, mini-forest to surround coal plant
(The Daily Guardian,March 11, 2010 , on page 1-14)An independent power producer in Iloilo City will establish a mangrove farm and mini-forest around its 164-megawatt coal-fired power plant to promote not just environmental protection but tourism as well. The mangrove farm ... -
PH doing badly vs climate change
(The Manila Times,June 1, 2018 , on page B6)One of the best ways to deal with the effects of climate change is to make the country’s agriculture sector “climate smart” that incorporates various mitigation and adaptation measures to deal with extreme weather changes. ... -
PH warned anew of climate impact
(Philippine Daily Inquirer,September 30, 2019 , on page A19)More than 100 scientists from 36 countries worked on this report on the ocean, citing nearly 7,000 scientific papers and eliciting more than 31,000 comments during the reviews. The report observed that the global ocean, ... -
U.S. pledges $600 Million to combat global environmental threats
(DailyGuardian,April 21, 2022 , on page 9)On April 8, the United States pledged $600.8 million over the next four years to support the eighth replenishment of the Global Environment Facility (GEF-8). This is the United States’ largest GEF pledge ever. This pledge ... -
World Water Day
(Manila Bulletin,March 22, 2020 , on page 4)World Water Day is observed annually on March 22 to highlight the importance of this major component of the Earth’s hydrosphere, which is also vital to all known forms of life. The day-long celebration can be traced to the ...