Be the Change and fight Climate Change

 Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Such shifts can be natural, due to changes in the sun’s activity or large volcanic eruptions. But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change.The Philippines, an archipelago of over 7,000 islands, is acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. The predominant reasons for sudden and progressive environmental changes adversely affecting Filipinos stem from a confluence of factors, both natural and human-induced.

 Firstly, the country's geographical location in the typhoon belt makes it highly susceptible to increasingly intense and frequent typhoons, super typhoons, and other extreme weather events. Climate change exacerbates these natural hazards, leading to stronger winds, heavier rainfall, and more destructive storm surges. Secondly, rising sea levels pose a significant threat to low-lying areas and coastal communities. Saltwater intrusion contaminates freshwater sources, impacting agriculture and drinking water supplies. Coastal erosion and flooding displace populations and damage vital infrastructure, including homes, schools, and hospitals. Thirdly, human activities contribute significantly to environmental degradation. Deforestation, driven by logging, agriculture, and urbanization, reduces the country's capacity to absorb carbon dioxide and increases vulnerability to landslides and flooding. Unsustainable agricultural practices, coupled with inadequate waste management systems, contribute to water pollution and soil degradation, impacting food security and public health. 

In conclusion, the adverse effects of climate change on Filipinos are both natural hazards and unsustainable human practices. Addressing this requires a multi-faceted approach encompassing disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation strategies, sustainable land and resource management. It also necessitates empowering vulnerable communities with the knowledge and resources to build resilience to the filipinos and adapt to the changing environment.

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REFERENCE:https://www.austinchronicle.com/news/2019-09-20/five-ways-you-can-fight-climate-change/