At the break of dawn, millions of boats dot the coastlines of Asia, their occupants ready to set out for the day’s catch. These are not big commercial vessels nor industrial fishing fleets, but the backbone of a hidden subsector that feeds nations and supports countless livelihoods. Small-scale fisheries contribute 40% or 37 million tons […]
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A fisherman from oil-slicked Batangas flew to Europe and Japan to protest before companies financing fossil fuel projects along the Verde Island Passage (VIP). Sixteen gas facilities are expected to rise, despite one of the largest oil spills occurring in the area just last year. “I am most afraid that my children and grandchildren would
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On the coast of Batangas, liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals and gas-fired power plants are projected to nearly triple. A mix of pipelines, jetties, and tankers would soon accumulate in the Verde Island Passage—a center of marine biodiversity. As the Philippines pushes forward with its vision to become an LNG Trading and Transshipment Hub for
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by Dominic Gutoman The recent drought in the Philippines, brought by El Niño, put farmers at a grave disadvantage on the frontlines of food security and environmental defense. Lauro G. Diego, 63, a farmer based in Bataan, Philippines, is among the one million farmers affected by El Niño, with agricultural damage reaching P6.3 billion ($109
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A new study warns that tree planting efforts could actually make global warming worse if undertaken in the wrong places. Published just 36 days ago, the study reveals how adding trees can paradoxically lead to heating instead of cooling. Coincidentally, a record-breaking heat wave hits South and Southeast Asia. Temperatures as high as 44°C force
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I worked for a fake sustainable fashion brand. I didn’t know until it was too late. In college, I started freelancing for purpose-driven organizations and soon got an offer I couldn’t resist: the chance to work with a Canadian clothing brand that promoted environmentalism. The founder lives an eco-friendly lifestyle and started the brand with
I fell for greenwashing. Here’s advice from experts so you won’t Read More »
For three days every April, droves of people celebrate water festivals like the Songkran, Thingyan, and Chaul Chnam Thmey, taking to the streets and splashing buckets of water on each other. These lively festivities are deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the Mekong region, where water is believed to wash away negativity in time
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Episode 1: Produced in kitchen leftovers Fig1. Waste oil from school cafeteria leftovers In the process of enjoying various kinds of food, have you ever wondered where the red oil in the bowl after eating hotpot, the butter left in the hot pan with steak and the peanut oil left over from fried chicken have
After global leaders pledged to triple renewable capacity in COP28, word breaks out about a wind farm installation that threatens protected land in Rizal, Philippines. Caretakers caught wind of drilling operations in Masungi Georeserve — casting a light on growing tension between nature conservation and clean energy development. “Cases of unjust transition are underrepresented in
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Food has a very high degree of complexity. It is a vital component of all societies, something we must survive, and an enjoyable activity. Sadly, a large portion of its production and consumption cause additional issues including food waste and loss. Though this is a global issue, there are particular considerations when attempting to comprehend
Why food waste crisis is a critical environmental problem in Southeast Asia? Read More »
