Group seeks conversion of faithful to 'sustainable practices'

TACLOBAN CITY — As the country observes Holy Week, the nongovernmental organization BAN Toxics is urging the Filipino faithful to adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible practices, citing rising energy costs, water scarcity, and the intensifying climate crisis. In a statement released on March 29, the group highlighted the impact of extreme heat, noting that last year’s dry season saw heat index levels reach 52°C, putting lives and livelihoods at risk. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) has warned that April and May this year are expected to bring even hotter temperatures. BAN Toxics, a non-government environmental organization that […]... Keep on reading: Group seeks conversion of faithful to 'sustainable practices'

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