Unfortunately, some people still believe that climate change is not real, and that occuring events related with the environment is just a natural usual phenomena. This mindset should be debunked because climate change is as real as it can get and it is not because of usual natural order of the environment.

The Philippines is located near the Pacific Ocean and because of this placement, the country is susceptible and vulnerable to many typhoons.

According to The Global Climate Risk Index 2015, Philippines is the number one most affected country when it comes to climate change. As the country is growing in population, greenhouse gases emissions arise. Also, rampant cases of environmental degradation caused by humans are taking place. As such, these scenarios contribute more to climate change, and one effect is the rising of sea surface temperatures resulting to stronger typhoons. Recent typhoons such as Rolly and Ulysses are concrete examples of such strong typhoons, and they do not only bring strong winds and heavy rainfalls. The typhoons bring devastation and life-threatening situations to the people. Hence, it is time for people, especially the Filipinos, to put importance on environmental discussions. A warmer world brought by climate change means a harsher effect for the Philippines.

With that, it is time that we acknowledge climate change. It is time that people in power establish plans of action for impending environmental disasters. Filipinos do not need swimmers when floods come. Filipinos need plans and projects that can prevent life-threatening phenomena and can save lives of thousands when whirling typhoons come. Most importantly, Filipinos should not drown because of shallow people in power.

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https://climaterealityproject.org/blog/how-climate-change-affecting-philippines

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