Climate Change
The Philippines, being in the Pacific Ring of Fire and typhoon belt, will be severely affected by Climate Change. Climate change will devastate the Philippines, leading to widespread destruction of the country’s flora and fauna and flooding. The capital city, Manila is also threatened by the rising sea levels. Currently, government projects and measures are not enough to fully "climate-proof" the country, says the Climate Change Commission of the Philippines.
Read more about this topic: Environment Of The Philippines
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