Scientist group supports cumulative impact assessment, asserts moratorium on reclamation must be imposed

AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People supports the cumulative impact assessment that will be conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). Recently, DENR announced that it is gathering experts including physical and chemical oceanographers, fisheries experts and marine biologists, as well as engineers Read more…

Scientist group welcomes DENR investigation on reclamation, urges declaration of moratorium

AGHAM – Advocates of Science and Technology for the People welcomes the investigation on cumulative impacts of reclamation projects in Manila Bay conducted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). “We welcome DENR’s investigation on reclamation projects; however, it should be impartial and transparent,” said Jerwin Baure, public Read more…

Scientist group urge Envi Sec: Review gov’t infra projects, prioritize disaster resilience

“The newly-appointed Environment Secretary must give emphasis on disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation in crafting and implementing programs and policies of the agency, taking into account both structural and nonstructural measures. She must also undertake a review of the previous administration’s infrastructure projects.” This is what Jonallin Yang, Read more…