In the Philippines, faith becomes a driving force against coal

By Purple Romero BATANGAS, Philippines (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - The Muslim cleric from the city of Batangas walked up to Archbishop Ramon Arguelles and held out his hand. "I am Imam Abdul Karim," he said, introducing himself. "I want to join you in your fight against coal." Arguelles, a prominent Catholic figure from the neighbouring city of Lipa, smiled and firmly shook Karim's hand.