Groups oppose Davao incinerator project

DAVAO CITY – Various environmental and farmers’ groups have opposed the pending construction of a waste-to-energy (WtE) incinerator here, saying the Japanese-funded facility will only impact people’s health and Davao’s rich biodiversity, particularly its already fragile watersheds. 

Reforming how world deals with waste is critical to keeping warming below 1.5°C, report says

THE INTRODUCTION of “Zero Waste” systems in cities around the world would be one of the quickest and most affordable ways to reduce global heating and stay below 1.5°C of warming, according to a new report released by Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA).