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Environment

Double environmental successes mark Philippine celebration of Wetlands Day, says Paje

February 4, 2012 Environment

MANILA, Feb. 3 – The recognition of the Puerto Princesa Underground River (PPUR) as one of world’s Seven Wonders of Nature and the adoption of the Manila Declaration on furthering the implementation of the Global Programme of Action (GPA) for the Protection of the Marine Environment marked the celebration of World Wetlands Day in the [...]

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Palau president to bring climate change to International Court of Justice

February 4, 2012 Environment

UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 4 — Johnson Toribiong, president of Palau, said here on Friday that he will bring the issue of climate change to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

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Moderate quake rocks New Zealand's upper South Island

February 4, 2012 Environment

WELLINGTON, Feb. 4 — A magnitude 5 earthquake shook New Zealand's upper South Island on Saturday morning, causing no injures or damages.

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State of emergency extended as snow continues to hammer Western Balkans

February 4, 2012 Environment

BELGRADE, Feb. 4 — A state of emergency was declared in 26 municipalities in Serbia on Friday as relentless snowfall that blanketed much of the Western Balkans continue.

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Heavy snowfall causes chaos on Dutch roads, rails

February 4, 2012 Environment

THE HAGUE, Feb. 4 — Heavy snowfall disrupted traffic on roads and railways in the Netherlands on Friday.

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Heaviest snowfalls since 1985 blanket Italy

February 4, 2012 Environment

ROME, Feb. 4 — Record low Siberian temperatures placed Italy on alert on Friday as a rare snowfall disrupted transport and services throughout the country.

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Heavy snow continues to hit wide areas of Japan after peak

February 3, 2012 Environment

TOKYO, Feb. 3 — Snow is expected to continue falling on the coastal prefectures alongside the Sea of Japan in the country on Friday after it peaked on Thursday, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

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Military, DENR employees spearhead coastal clean-up drive in Davao Oriental

February 3, 2012 Environment

CAMP PANACAN, Davao City, Feb. 3 – Members of the 28th Infantry Battalion and employees of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Lupon, Davao Oriental spearheaded the coastal clean-up drive Thursday in connection with the 2012 World and National Wetland Day with the theme: “Wetland and Tourism”.

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Legarda cites importance of environmental protection programs

February 3, 2012 Environment

MANILA, Feb. 3 – Senator Loren Legarda emphasized on Friday that the "lack of environmental protection programs in the country has posed threats on our very own survival, leaving many Filipinos hungry despite the abundance of natural resources."

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All Seoul buses to carry 'eco-friendly' gadget

February 3, 2012 Environment

SEOUL, Feb. 3 — The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Friday it will attach an anti-pollution device to all city buses as part of efforts to cut emissions and fuel costs.

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