Image of the day: The Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve, a recently designated Ramsar SiteNews
Image of the day: The Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve, a recently designated Ramsar Site
The Del Carmen Mangrove Reserve on Siargao Island in the Philippines was recently designated a Ramsar Site of International Importance. Spanning nearly 4,900 hectares, the…
SourceNovember 28, 2024
Full articleSuper Typhoon Man-yi makes landfall on the Philippines’ main island Luzon: govt forecasterNews
Super Typhoon Man-yi makes landfall on the Philippines’ main island Luzon: govt forecaster
Manila, Philippines | AFP - Super Typhoon Man-yi slammed into the Philippines' most populous island on Sunday, with the national weather service warning of flooding,…
SourceNovember 17, 2024
Full articleHow climate change feeds our warsClimate
How climate change feeds our wars
By Luisa Bedoya Taborda and Michele Barnes | The University of Sydney A twin crisis faces the people of Myanmar, but while the war could…
SourceNovember 16, 2024
Full articleTens of thousands flee as Typhoon Man-yi nears PhilippinesNews
Tens of thousands flee as Typhoon Man-yi nears Philippines
By Cecil MORELLA | AFP Manila, Philippines (UPDATED) - Philippine authorities ordered all vessels back to shore and people in coastal communities to leave their…
SourceNovember 16, 2024
Full articleTyphoon Yinxing slams into northern Philippines, thousands evacuatedNews
Typhoon Yinxing slams into northern Philippines, thousands evacuated
Manila, Philippines | AFP - Typhoon Yinxing slammed into the northeast tip of the Philippines on Thursday, uprooting trees and sending building materials flying, weeks…
SourceNovember 7, 2024
Full articleDeath toll in Philippine storm rises to 110News
Death toll in Philippine storm rises to 110
By Pam CASTRO | AFP Manila, Philippines (UPDATED) - Rescuers in the Philippines searched a lake and scoured isolated villages on Sunday to locate dozens…
SourceOctober 27, 2024
Full articlePhilippine death toll from typhoon-fuelled rains hits 20: policeNews
Philippine death toll from typhoon-fuelled rains hits 20: police
Manila, Philippines (AFP) - Relentless rain fuelled by Typhoon Gaemi left at least 20 people dead in the northern Philippines, police said Thursday, as clean-up…
SourceJuly 25, 2024
Full articlePhilippines deploys river rangers in battle against plasticNews
Philippines deploys river rangers in battle against plastic
Manila, Philippines | AFP - Using a long-handled net, Ronnel Narvas scoops up discarded plastic soft drink bottles, shopping bags and palm-sized sachets as he…
SourceMay 28, 2024
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