Editorial 3/18/16 (green energy, Philippines, environmental protection, smoking, public health, climate change, survey, presidential elections)
Philippine Star "Green energy" Clean energy can require a substantial amount of initial investment, and most developing countries are not ready to be weaned from cheap coal. But technology is rapidly catching up with aspirations for green energy. Wind power is gaining popularity and investments continue to expand in geothermal power and natural gas. If the price of solar panels can be brought down, many Filipino households are sure to invest in the items that can mean significant reductions in their electricity bills. There’s a big market for green products; environmental awareness has increased worldwide and consumers want to do their part in saving energy. The private sector has stepped in to meet the demand, and the government must provide all the necessary support. [full text] Sun.Star Cebu "Promising the moon" ENVIRONMENTALISTS are doing the right thing when they launched recently the Sugboanong Nagpakabana sa Kalikupan (SNK) to remin...