Environment
DENR gives ocean science a boost with the construction of 6 marine stations
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday announced building one of six proposed marine stations in Sta. Ana, Cagayan to help boost ocean science, and resource management and development in the country.
Climate change drives Amazon rainforest’s record drought, study finds
Climate change is the main culprit for a record drought in the Amazon rainforest that has drained rivers, killed endangered dolphins and upended life for millions of people in the region, according to a study released on Wednesday.
Maynilad partners with DENR, LGU to boost protection of Cavite rivers
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. has partnered with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) and the city government of Imus to intensify and harmonize projects and activities related to the protection, rehabilitation and management of rivers.
Water rights program attracts fairly large private developer interest
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Tuesday bared more than 60 letters of interest from private investors looking to exploit the first batch of water rights that should benefit 78 of the country's local government units (LGUs). A total 135 such rights are up for grabs under the initial batch.
NASA flies aircraft at low-altitude over Manila for air quality study
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Wednesday said the United States’ National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is flying a DC-8 aircraft at low-altitude over urban Manila to study air quality in the Philippines and other Asian nations.
