New discovery: Scientists turn plastic bottles into vanilla flavoring 

agrimagJuly 24, 2021

While the world is slowly taking small steps to reduce plastic consumption, it becomes more and more evident how global plastic pollution has alarming effects o... Read More...

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Women suffer more from the impacts of climate change than men

agrimagJuly 22, 2021

The climate crisis is a universal concern that threatens all living creatures. But why do women across the globe carry a heavier burden than men when it comes t... Read More...

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New plant species found on Mt. Victoria, Palawan

agrimagJuly 22, 2021

A new species of Vaccinium has been found on the summit of Mt. Victoria in Palawan. A new plant species called Vaccinium exiguum has been found on the summi... Read More...

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BTS fans plant thousands of native and fruit-bearing trees in Nueva Ecija mountain 

Vina MedenillaJuly 20, 2021

By Vina Medenilla In Mount 387, Carranglan, Nueva Ecija, a land that was once unproductive is transformed into a tree park filled with now over 2,000 native ... Read More...

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Japanese company develops natural vegetable-based crayons

agrimagJuly 19, 2021

Mizuiro, a Japanese company, collaborated with graphic designer Naoka Kimura to create a sustainable alternative to toxic traditional crayons that are made from... Read More...

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DENR seeks a stronger legal framework against illegal wildlife trade in the PH by adding amendatory provisions to existing law

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 16, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO The Philippines is home to more than 200 species of animals. Some of which are endemic to the country and considered rare or en... Read More...

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Four ways towards more eco-friendly farms

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 14, 2021

Farming has always played an important role in maintaining human life. But recently, many people have been pointing out the harmful environmental effects caused... Read More...

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Composting goes online: WWF-PH provides an IT solution to food waste

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJuly 14, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO  With urban gardening taking cities by storm, more people are realizing the importance of giving back to the environment and th... Read More...

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Food in water: Floating gardens may be a sustainable solution to flooding 

agrimagJuly 3, 2021

Floating gardens are made of native aquatic plants like water hyacinths. Farmers arrange the plants together in a river, forming floating raised beds about thre... Read More...

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Only 3% of land on Earth is still ecologically intact

agrimagJuly 1, 2021

The majority of the Earth’s lands are facing a loss of ecological integrity.  Ecological integrity, or the capacity of an ecosystem to naturally protect all ... Read More...

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A bee-impersonating fly shows potential as a pollinator

agrimagJune 30, 2021

The syrphid fly, also called hoverfly, is being considered a tiny bee impostor, and it may also be a big help to some gardens and farms.  New research from W... Read More...

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Filipino advocate is WWF’s top youth conservation awardee

agrimagJune 27, 2021

A young Filipino conservation advocate is one of the recipients of this year’s World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) International President’s Youth Award in recogni... Read More...

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Here’s why you shouldn’t use peat as a planting medium

agrimagJune 18, 2021

Gardeners have a variety of ways to grow their plants. The techniques come from research or personal experience, but the goal of producing healthy plants remain... Read More...

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Can saving fruit seeds and scattering them in the wild promote a greener environment?

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoJune 18, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO When the weather in the Philippines gets warmer, this signals the start of the dry season and the season for fruits like mango,... Read More...

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Philippine native tree that resembles Japan’s cherry blossoms grows in Rizal

Vina MedenillaJune 10, 2021

BY VINA MEDENILLA Many Pinoys are fascinated by the famous cherry blossoms of Japan. Now, there is no need to travel far because there are native trees in th... Read More...

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Habitat under the sea: Reasons why we must conserve seagrass

agrimagJune 3, 2021

Seagrasses play a critical role in preserving marine diversity. They serve as a home to countless aquatic species, one of the many reasons why protecting them i... Read More...

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People have lowered or stopped consuming wildlife by 30 percent because of COVID-19

agrimagJune 2, 2021

A survey conducted by GlobeScan for the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) showed that around 30 percent of people across China, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Unit... Read More...

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Four ways to redesign cities and keep them cool

agrimagMay 26, 2021

Climate change still poses a serious threat to cities everywhere. And as the world keeps getting hotter, cities are also experiencing a rise in temperature that... Read More...

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Regenerative agriculture can foster food security and mitigate the effects of climate change

Patricia Bianca S. TaculaoMay 12, 2021

BY PATRICIA BIANCA S. TACULAO Apart from the global pandemic, other pressing issues that continue to concern people from all over the world are climate chang... Read More...

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Study shows how climate change has badly affected food production

agrimagMay 3, 2021

Climate change has been affecting food production for decades. A new study discovered that more than a fifth, or 21 percent, of global food output growth has be... Read More...

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