DENR leads plastic waste mgmt in mining, eyes incentive program

(PNA file photo) MANILA – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) has launched its PLASTIKalikasan Program to address plastic waste in mining sites, including its neighboring communities. In a news release on Tuesday, the DENR said PLASTIKalikasan is a nationwide long-term program on plastic waste management …

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Columbia University starts suspending Israel-Hamas war protesters who won’t leave encampment

Protesters and police clashed Monday at the University of Texas in a confrontation that resulted in dozens of arrests, and Columbia University began issuing suspensions as colleges around the U.S. begged pro-Palestinian demonstrators to clear out tent encampments as commencement ceremonies approach.  As protests continue across U.S., Texas police use …

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