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(Editor’s note: This article has been updated as of September 8, 2021) After making a strong commitment to reducing its global carbon emissions towards 2050, the shipping industry, led by major players, are taking the next step to develop new fuel types and technologies. Recently launched was the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon …

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In early 2020, Etihad Airways announced its ambitious goal of zero net emissions by 2050 and splitting its 2019 net emission levels by 2035, thus becoming the first among Gulf airlines to set such industry targets. To achieve that goal, Etihad committed to purchase carbon offsets to completely neutralize the CO2 emissions of its flagship …

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There have been numerous issues affecting the Earth’s sustainability. Many of these problems have been caused by our lack of respect to Mother Earth. Having caused these problems, we can be part of the solutions. This pilot episode of “SustainabiliTALKS” with Shiela R. Castillo (a vegan climate advocate and futurist) at TessDrive.com discusses what zoonosis …

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Eight geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas (GIDAs) will soon benefit from the operation of complementary food Production facilities (CFPFs). These include the Ifugao State University (IFSU) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR); Odiongan, Romblon; Alabel, Sarangani; Sulu State College (SSC); Zamboanga del Norte; Lanao del Norte; Catanduanes; and Tawi-Tawi. The 8 GIDAs are the priority …

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The Pinoy “bayanihan” (camaraderie) spirit has resurfaced with the recent establishment of neighborhood community pantries around Metro Manila and other residential areas in the country. These self-run pantries rely on good Samaritans who donate foodstuff and other essential items for those in need. Operating on the supposedly self-sustaining principle of “Giving according to one’s ability, …

The Science Behind Community Pantries: DOST-FNRI Survey Finds 60% Of Pinoys Food Insecure Read More »

“I cannot breastfeed my baby anymore. I need to return to work.” This was the predicament of Cora, a mother of a 4-month-old baby, before the pandemic struck mid-March of 2020. For Cora, and many other working mothers who have found it difficult, if not impossible, to breastfeed their infants while earning a living and/or …

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