Climate change and how Filipinos adapted.

The progressive change of the global temperature is getting quite alarming these days. Some days are unbearably hot and some days are unbearably cold, and the weather patterns are shifting slowly into abnormality

 Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns on Earth. While these changes can occur naturally due to factors like volcanic eruptions or variations in solar energy, the current trend of rapid warming is largely driven by human activities—especially the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. Though often used interchangeably, global warming specifically refers to the rise in Earth’s average surface temperature, while climate change encompasses a broader range of changes, including shifts in precipitation, sea level, and ecosystems.

Filipinos have shown remarkable resilience and innovation in facing the challenges of climate change. As one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world, the Philippines has implemented a mix of national policies, local initiatives, and community-based strategies to adapt and build resilience. 

Climate change is primarily caused by human activities that increase greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, especially carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels like coal, oil, and gas. Deforestation worsens the problem by reducing Earth’s ability to absorb CO₂, while agriculture contributes methane and nitrous oxide through livestock and fertilizer use. Industrial processes and transportation also release significant emissions, and synthetic chemicals like CFCs trap heat for decades. Though natural factors like volcanic eruptions and solar changes play minor roles, the current rapid warming is overwhelmingly due to human influence, intensifying the greenhouse effect and disrupting global climate systems.