Green Jobs

ECONOMIES WORLDWIDE must start using “green” technologies to overhaul production processes in their effort to end poverty while averting the impact of climate change and environmental degradation, said a United Nations (UN) report launched in the Philippines on Monday.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), in partnership with labor groups and “green” advocates, have launched a “green” website aimed at generating awareness on green jobs in the workplace.

ENVIRONMENTAL groups expressed their dismay over the recently approved 2011 to 2016 Medium Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP) in a media briefing on March 29 in Quezon City.

Nairobi/Brussels, 21 February 2011 (ITUC OnLine): – A green economy can mean higher overall employment and better jobs, and is not just a luxury for wealthy countries, reveals the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) in its Green Economy report released today. Supported by concrete examples from around the world, and a thorough macroeconomic analysis, the report…

MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Edgardo Angara called on the government to prioritize the development of green technology for transport starting next year in order to minimize the country’s dependence on imported oil.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION (ITUC) ITUC Online 191/101210 Press advisory: Trade unions tell ASEM Labour Ministers to act on social protection and Green Jobs (Brussels, 10 December 2010): On Sunday 12 December, trade unions from Asia and Europe will meet with Labour Ministers and employers’ representatives on the eve of the 3rd ASEM Labour and…

THE proposal to phase out public utility buses which are 10-year-old and above has received a big boost from clean air advocates led by Cabinet officials, lawmakers and various nongovernment organization leaders, as they push for the use of green vehicles to help stop the alarming state of outdoor air pollution in Metro Manila and…

A WIDE array of incentives for both local and foreign companies promoting green technology has been proposed in the House of Representatives. Rep. Juan Edgardo Angara of the Lone District of Aurora pitched for such measure on Tuesday, saying that the green technology in various fields—such as power generation, recycling, water purification, air purification, sewage…

TACLOBAN CITY — The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) is assisting the Philippine government in developing “green” growth strategies for enterprises to deepen the business sector’s involvement in efforts against climate change.

SINGAPORE — Collaboration between governments, the private sector, and building owners are needed to increase the number of “green buildings” in the region, speakers at an international conference here said. The Build Green Expo 2010 opened yesterday with experts calling on national green building councils to provide a venue for stakeholders to collaborate in making…

THE carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions of the transport sector in Asia are expected to increase by 54 percent by 2030 if nothing is done to control them.

MANILA, Philippines – Organic farming advocates are pushing for the promotion of organic farming as a climate change mitigation and adaptation strategy in the Philippines.

THE focus of the country’s economic blueprint for the next six years should be “green” development, a team of experts has urged the government, as it prepares the Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan (MTPDP).

Data controls As in a business’s finance function, a system of data controls is needed for emissions and energy reporting. The controls inherent in carbon emissions data collection systems, whilst improving in many organizations, are often not strong because:

THE PHILIPPINES is undergoing an unprecedented rise in construction activity. This is a welcome development for architects and the construction industry as a whole. However, this is not necessarily a positive development for the environment. As we know, many projects and developments are not green and sustainable. And yet, many developers market their projects as…

The most abundant greenhouse gas is carbon dioxide. It is mainly generated through the burning fossil fuels and from clearing forests. Other sources of greenhouse gases include farms mine leakage (methane), fertilizers (nitrous oxide), and smaller quantities of very potent greenhouse gasses from specific industrial processes.

Working environments are continuously changing with the introduction of new technologies, substances and work processes, changes in the structure of the workforce and the labour market, and new forms of employment and work organisation. New work situations bring new risks and challenges for workers and employers, which in turn demand political, administrative, technical and regulatory…

The world is inevitably moving towards a low carbon economy. Most national governments have now accepted the need for action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The levels of reduction vary, but the trend remains clear.

All of us are, of course, aiming for a greener world. Who wouldn’t want a place where pollutants are set to a negligible level, plant and animal life can live and thrive, and we use and consume products without guilt because we are assured that they are on the good side of the environment? Incremental…

CEBU, Philippines – An official of a plastic recycling factory in barangay Cotcot, Liloan town said neighbors who are demanding for the shutdown of the factory should also consider the interests of the more than 90 workers who would lose their jobs once it closes down.

MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines has received a combined $10.9 million in grant from multilateral lenders for the replacement of chillers in a bid to reduce the application of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HCFCs) as refrigerants. These chemical substances are known to cause ozone depletion and global warming.

Driven by corporate desires to save money and improve efficiencies, Forrester Research is predicting the green IT services market will grow 60 percent per year into 2013, when it will peak at $4.8 billion before leveling off. More enterprises are investigating hiring IT services firms to help plan and implement green IT initiatives, and while…

The contribution to landfills from electronics will actually escalate until about 2015, but good news will follow, according to a report released Wednesday by Pike Research.

With the oil platform explosion that killed 11 workers now is spilling millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico as a sobering background, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka told delegates to the 2010 Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference:

With the oil platform explosion that killed 11 workers now is spilling millions of barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico as a sobering background, AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka told delegates to the 2010 Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference:

The environmental benefits of electric cars are being questioned in Germany by a surprising actor: the green movement. But those risks don’t apply in the U.S., the American electric-car lobby asserts.

Sales of vehicles powered by fuel cells running on hydrogen will surge over the next 10 years, according to a report released Tuesday by Pike Research.