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Philippine environmental groups push for green electoral reforms ahead of 2022 polls

As the election fever heats up across the Philippines, environmental groups are urging the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to initiate much-needed reforms toward an...

Group backs human rights-based approach to address plastic pollution crisis

EcoWaste Coalition has renewed its call on the government of the Philippines and the industry to decisively act to solve the plasticisation and toxification...

Online shopping sites urged to take down product listings for banned mercury-laden skin whiteners

The EcoWaste Coalition on Monday, September 13, 2021, appealed to online retail giants to remove product listings for mercury-laden skin whitening cosmetics long proscribed...

Stern measures pushed to end illegal trade of mercury-laced skin whiteners

A group tracking mercury-added products in commerce appealed to national and local government authorities in the Philippines to get tough on importers, distributors and retailers...

Report proposes stronger ASEAN response to fight global waste dumping

While governments of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have individually taken action to address incidents of illegal waste shipments from affluent and...

EcoWaste Coalition raises alert over lead contaminated lipsticks

As the National Lipstick Day was observed on July 29, a toxics watchdog group issued a red alert following its discovery of dirt cheap...

Groups raise concern on toxic hazards from plastic waste management schemes

Philippine environmental health groups EcoWaste Coalition, Interfacing Development Interventions for Sustainability (IDIS) and Mother Earth Foundation (MEF) have echoed the urgency of limiting the...

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NAF commends LAWMA over swift waste evacuation

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Ikeja, has commended the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) for its swift evacuation...
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Nigeria can weather global crisis, seize energy opportunities – NUPRC Board Chairman

Nigeria is in a relatively strong position to navigate the situation and possibly benefit from emerging opportunities in the...

Middle East conflict: Oil from emergency reserves will soon start flowing – IEA

Oil from the International Energy Agency (IEA) emergency reserves will soon start flowing to global markets following the announcement on...

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NAF commends LAWMA over swift waste evacuation

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Ikeja, has commended...

Nigeria can weather global crisis, seize energy opportunities – NUPRC Board Chairman

Nigeria is in a relatively strong position to navigate...