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Venice - losing battle against climate change?
Rains lashed the rest of Italy and to the south, the swollen Arno river threatened the cities of Florence and Pisa. But it was in Venice where the damage was greatest, as the high tide damaged over 50 churches, including ...
- November 22, 2019
Sustainability -- key to man's survival
Protection of the environment now includes strict regulation of the introduction of foreign species. A good example of why we need this restriction is the proliferation of janitor fish in Laguna Bay, Marikina River, and ...
- September 9, 2012
Thais release 1,066 turtles to celebrate king's birthday
Hundreds of people gathered at a beach in Thailand on Wednesday to release 1,066 turtles into the sea as part of celebrations to mark the birthday of new King Maha Vajiralongkorn this week.
- July 27, 2017
Nature's newsmakers
In a country blessed with natural resources and prone to weather disturbances, such issues that would have mattered little in terms of entertainment would actually have an immense impact on the lives of so many people. The ...
- February 5, 2017
Bohol poisoning spurs Cebu shellfish scare
Vendors at wet markets all over Cebu city are complaining about slow sales of all kinds of shellfish following reports that 12 persons have landed in various hospitals in nearby Bohol province due to red tide poisoning. A ...
- June 27, 2015
DOST helps Taal lake fisherfolk with solar dryer for 'daing'
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) has focused attention on the small fishermen of Taal Lake in Batangas, as it introduced a solar-powered fisher dryer for their use and improved their livelihood. Through the ...
- November 24, 2015
Marine center
A Marine Center that will ensure the protection, conservation and protection of marine resources was recently opened in the City of Mati, with the support of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources in Davao ...
- February 9, 2015
After China's massive drill, US patrols disputed South China Sea
In a span of 20 minutes, 20 F-18 fighter jets took off and landed on the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier, in a powerful display of military precision and efficiency. The nuclear-powered warship, leading a carrier ...
- April 12, 2018
1.5-km Laguna Lake H'way segment opens
DPWH Secretary Mark Villar, along with Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade, Department of Budget and Management Secretary Benjamin Diokno, and Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano, led the opening of the highway project ...
- March 13, 2018
Wetlands and agriculture: partners for growth
Katulad na lamang sa Lake Bato sa camarines Sur, ang paggamit ng chemical fertilizers ay na-pollute na ang tubig at naapektuhan ang supply ng isda. " Wetlands and agriculture can and must coexist. We need policies on ...
- March 16, 2014