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Apr 18, 2024 · From burning forests to sweltering cities, parched farmlands to storm-battered coasts, climate change is taking a mounting toll on lives and livelihoods around the globe. Unless governments act ...
May 1, 2024 · Title.—This Act shall be known as the “Climate Change Act of 2009”. SECTION 2. Declaration of Policy.—It is the policy of the State to afford full protection and the advancement of the right of the people to a healthful ecology in accord with the rhythm and harmony of nature. In this light, the State has adopted the Philippine Agenda 21 ...
Apr 16, 2024 · In some countries, disaster-related economic losses have exceeded 200 percent of GDP—for example when Hurricane Maria struck Dominica in 2017. Analysis of appropriate adaptation policies must be inherently local and customized to the evolving climate impact on specific regions or sectors, including resilience-building strategies to help ...
May 1, 2024 · Climate models can’t explain 2023’s huge heat anomaly — we could be in uncharted territory. Taking into account all known factors, the planet warmed 0.2 °C more last year than climate ...
Apr 30, 2024 · civil rights, guarantees of equal social opportunities and equal protection under the law, regardless of race, religion, or other personal characteristics. Examples of civil rights include the right to vote, the right to a fair trial, the right to government services, the right to a public education, and the right to use public facilities.
5 days ago · The Institute conducts interdisciplinary research on global change and its impacts on ecological, economic and social systems. It is part of a global network of scientific and academic institutions working on the question of climate change and contributes its research to the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
4 days ago · Climate change • Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. Human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. Climate change is a threat that sees no borders and can harm us all. Around the world, temperatures and sea levels ...
