Ecology and Environment

Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant is the world’s leading epicenter of toxic radioactive water released into the ocean. Yet, these activities are no longer closely monitored by mainstream media. As it happens, Tokyo Electric Power Company is the electric utility…

Despite widespread discouragement among climate activists, a tested blueprint for successful movements shows immense progress being made. By Nick Engelfried In January, U.S. climate activists prepared for one of the largest direct action protests against fossil fuels in years. The…

by: Assaf Levy, BioDB   Every year on July 14th, we celebrate Shark Awareness Day. It is not just a tribute to one of nature’s most misunderstood creatures; it is a call to action. Sharks have cruised the oceans for…

by: Assaf Levy, BioDB   World Chimpanzee Day is not merely a celebration; it’s a global call to action to protect and preserve one of humanity’s closest relatives. Sharing over 98% of our DNA, these intelligent primates hold a special…

The Zambales Ecological Network (ZEN), in collaboration with Project Paglingap—a joint initiative of Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) and Balay Rehabilitation, funded by the European Union—organized separate meetings with the AFP Center for Law of Armed Conflict (AFPCLOAC) and the…

Watchdog Group Thanks FDA for Acting on its Reports, Urges Consumers to Heed FDA’s Safety Advice 4 July 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition applauded the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for taking action to protect the…

In celebration of International Plastic Bag Free Day, environmental NGO BAN Toxics calls on the public to minimize the use of so-called reusable eco-bags made from plastic materials such as polypropylene, polyester, and nylon. The group also emphasizes the need…

28 June 2024, Quezon City, Philippines.  As the effects of the triple planetary crisis of climate emergency, collapse of biodiversity and pervasive pollution are brought to light, civil society groups called on duty-bearers, governments and industries in particular, to take…

It was only two years ago that studies of the infamous Thwaites Glacier, aka: the Doomsday Glacier located in West Antarctica, found rapid melting. At the time, scientists said it was “hanging on by its fingernails.” (Source: ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Which…

One letter, many questions. Bangladesh is shocked by the statement that has come up in this letter! West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has written this letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. There is nothing wrong in writing letters, in…