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ARE YOU AWARE OF IT?
TAKE TIME TO SCROLL DOWN, WATCH, AND OBSERVE.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS IN THE PHILIPPINES

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Environmental issues are harmful effects of human activity on the biophysical environment. Environmental protection is a practice of protecting the natural environment on the individual, organizational or governmental levels, for the benefit of both the environment and humans.

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5 Environmental Issues

1. Pollution
• We are one accountable in almost all of the forms of pollution. From water, land, air, and even noise. It feels like because of our lack of knowledge, we cannot maximize such things- to the point where we abuse it. Now, as I look around my community, finding a clean streams to swim is very hard to find. The quality of water decreases, the safety of our lungs were compromise, and our surrounding were just different. This needs to stop.

2. Deforestation
• Republic Act No. 3701. AN ACT TO DISCOURAGE DESTRUCTION OF FORESTS, FURTHER AMENDING FOR THE PURPOSE SECTION TWENTY-SEVEN HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE OF THE REVISED ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
It seems that this law doesn't even exist. It is not properly implemented, that's why many are not aware of it. It's already 2022 and the mountain and forest in our country gradually becoming more critical. Having a forest and trees around us will help in times such as typhoons and earthquake. As a nation, we need to start seeds. We need to start from small steps before it's too late.

3. Climate Change
• Global Warming is something that we should always take into consideration. The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will definitely a problem to us. Now, we are already experiencing its effect and our country is one leading cause of it. Yes, it's also because of us- human activities. This needs to be addressed because its effect is irreversible. Global warming is the long-term warming of the planet's overall temperature.

4. Overpopulation
• In the NCR, we clearly see how population is gradually increasing. Imagine if this rate will continue and the food supplies will not be enough. Overpopulation in the Philippines had been increased for the past 5 years.  Nowadays most Filipinos are struggling in getting good jobs because of lack of education and because of having no job, people have no things to do and just stay in their house. Poverty is the second factor of having our country overpopulated.

5. Loss of Natural Habitats

• Because of industrialization and modernization, animals and nature were greatly affected. The Philippines is experiencing a very high rate of biodiversity loss, indicated by a phenomenal decline in quality and number of habitats such as the forests, coral reefs, and mangroves. The direct causes of forest cover loss in the Philippines are over-harvesting and habitat alteration.

Bagamasbad, Russel T
12- STEM-EINSTEIN