From the island and mountains of Rizal to the watershed of Samar Island, wind energy projects are being built on the forests that protect communities from floods and landslides. The clearing has started, turbines are already being built, and downstream communities are already feeling the effects. Lolita Silahis, 76, has lived her entire life in Talim, an island in the middle of Laguna Lake, that straddles Metro Manila and nearby provinces in the…
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