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THE upcoming Earth Day, on April 22, would be a golden opportunity for the government and the private sector to discuss an important method of reducing greenhouse gas emissions that is rarely brought up: green buildings. According to the World Green Building Council, a “green” building is one that, in its design, construction or operation, reduces or eliminates negative impacts and can create a positive impact on our climate and natural environment. Green building refers to both the structure as well as the application of processes that promote efficient use of energy, water and other res...

SunStar + February 10, 2021 THE City Government of Angeles recently distributed milk and food packs to 3,300 indigent residents of several villages in the city. Aside from milk and food packs, indigent residents of Barangay Pandan, Pulung Maragul, Sta. Trinidad and Pampang also received cereals and rice. The formula milk was given to children aged one to two years old. The items were distributed by members of the Gender and Development Office led by Mina Cabiles, City Social Welfare and Development Office Head Edna Duaso, and members of the Angeles City Barangay Outreach. Duaso t...

Vice President seeks fresh blueprint for Papua, West Papua development 16th December 2020 Vice President Ma'ruf Amin led a meeting of the Steering Committee for the Integrated Team for the Acceleration of Welfare Development in Papua and West Papua Provinces, at the Vice Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday (December 16, 2020). (Asdep KIP Setwapres) Jakarta (ANTARA) - Vice President Ma'ruf Amin has sought a more effective blueprint for accelerating development in Papua and West Papua provinces. "We have to build a new system and design, a more effective way of working in...

Reset balance with green recovery efforts Amanda Yeo © Provided by New Straits Times Malaysia is also facing the adverse effects of climate change and remains vulnerable to the threat of floods, landslides, haze and water pollutions.- NSTP/MOHD RAFI MAMAT. While it's crucial to provide social safety nets for vulnerable communities to cope with temporary economic shocks, Malaysia also cannot afford to lose sight of environmental sustainability due to the ongoing threat of climate change. As heat-trapping greenhouse gas (GHG) to the atmosphere continues to increase, it does n...