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Green Group Presses Proper Disposal of CFLs
An environment group has cautioned the public against the improper disposal of compact fluorescent lamps as these energy efficient lighting facilities can be highly toxic due to its mercury content… Read more
Green Energy Offers Hope to Mindanao
The approval of the feed-in tariffs (FIT) for renewable energy may mean big for power-deficient Mindanao. Cagayan Electric Power and Light Co. (Cepalco), the country’s biggest producer of solar energy,… Read more
Filipino Agricultural Scientist, 5 Others Win Ramon Magsaysay Award
“There are no barren soils, only barren minds.” A Filipino agricultural scientist planted his father’s advice deep in his heart. Now, he is among this year’s winners of the Ramon… Read more
Duterte Vows to Defy Aquino on Mining
One of the most well known allies of President Aquino among local officials yesterday declared he would not toe Malacañang line on mining and keep supporting efforts to ban mining… Read more
Apple Rejoins Green Tech Program After Spat
Apple said Friday it was rejoining a program to certify its products as environmentally friendly after a controversy that could have dented sales of its popular gadgets. The California company… Read more