The Changing World

Climate change became a growing threat for humanity. This bring dangers to the citizens of the Philippines. Dangers include hotter temperature, increased drought, unpredictable weather patterns, severe typhoons and rising of the ocean. In addition to these dangers, it affects the living conditions of the Filipino. Due to the fact that the country's geographical location is vulnerable to natural disasters This increases the problems involving this kind of situation to the lives of Filipinos.

The problems of climate change extend to critical areas such as food availability, livelihood and health. This sudden change in environment truly affects the living conditions of Filipinos. Drought and unpredictable weather patterns that caused by climate change disrupts food production in agriculture that leads to food shortages. Livelihoods, particularly those from farming and fishing, are severely affected by hot temperature that been caused by climate change. Further more, the health of Filipinos is at risk as extreme weather contributes to the spread of diseases. This happenings worsens the lives of Filipinos.

Despite the sudden changes brought by climate change that affects the lives of Filipinos, their resiliency continues to grow. Through unity and adaptation, we can fight in this situation. We can strengthen the resilience through practices and better education and awareness. This is essential to ensure Filipinos can thrive in a changing world.

References:

Image 1, Discussing the threat of climate change. Retrieved from <https://www.wxxinews.org/show/connections/2023-09-06/discussing-the-threat-of-climate-change>

Image 2, Building resiliency in uncertain times. Retrieved from <https://www.rosemariespeaks.com/articles/building-resiliency-in-uncertain-times/>

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