Ecology and Environment

by: Assaf Levy, BioDB   Every year on April 17, the world turns its attention to the skies at dusk to celebrate Bat Appreciation Day. This special day is not just a tribute but a call to recognize these nocturnal…

by: Assaf Levy, BioDB Celebrated annually on April 7th, International Beaver Day serves as a crucial extension of the themes explored in our discussion on beavers, emphasizing the significance of these ecosystem engineers in enhancing biodiversity, water management, and habitat…

Manicani Island, Guiuan, Eastern Samar In a peaceful demonstration of solidarity and concern for their homeland, members of the Protect Manicani Island Society Incorporated (PROMISI) along with the local residents from various barangays, gathered in a silent protest at the…

Antarctica, the massive continent of ice, the size of the continental US and Mexico combined, is breaking apart more and more as a recent scientific expedition discovered unambiguous signals of considerably more danger than previously realized. “The changes to the…

Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. recently held its press conference to celebrate its 7th General Assembly and 20th Anniversary, where the PMPI General Assembly Manifesto was shared with members of the press. PMPI GENERAL ASSEMBLY MANIFESTO We are from the Philippine…

Bacolod, Western Visayas, Philippines — On March 5, 2024, more than two hundred organizations, including faith-based groups, NGOs, and people’s organizations nationwide, participated in the second day of the 7th Philippine Misereor Partnership Incorporated (PMPI) General Assembly. Most. Rev. Cosme…

Bacolod, Western Visayas, Philippines — March 4, 2024. The 7th Philippine Misereor Partnership Incorporated (PMPI) General Assembly officially opened on March 4 bringing together environmental advocates, community leaders, and stakeholders nationwide. With the theme “TWENTY: Transformative Work on Environment and Nature’s…

The North Atlantic Ocean temperature is on a red-hot streak. New research finds ocean temperatures… “have now smashed previous heat records for at least seven years in a row.” (Source: Lijing Cheng, et al, New Record Ocean Temperatures and Related…

Some grocery chains are moving to help protect pollinators by requiring their suppliers to stop using nitroguanidine neonicotinoids, or neonics. Chains including Whole Foods and Kroger have recently outlined policies that will ban the use of neonics in crop production.…

by: Assaf Levy, BioDB   International Polar Bear Day, celebrated on February 27th, highlights the plight of polar bears amidst the melting Arctic ice and climate change. It’s a day that calls for global awareness and action towards preserving these…