The Effect of Climate Change and Resiliency of Filipinos
Climate change is a tough reality for many Filipinos, and it's not just a distant problem, it's happening frequently. The country's location makes it a natural target for environmental disasters. It sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It's also in the typhoon belt, which means it gets hit by about 20 storms every year. Lately, these threats have become much more dangerous. The planet's changing climate has made typhoons stronger and more frequent, bringing devastating floods and landslides. These storms don't just damage homes and roads, they wipe out entire communities and destroy the crops that many families depend on. This puts their food and livelihoods at risk. On top of the storms, the seas are rising faster around the Philippines than in many other parts of the world. This is a huge problem for coastal towns, where many people live. Rising sea levels could eventually swallow homes and land, forcing peop...