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What Happened to Aquino's Green Agenda?

The recent climate issues that we have in the country created a huge impact in the environment. The government is now being questioned about its plans in the climate change mitigation and Adaptation Program. Anakpawis Partylist Rep. Rafael Mariano said that there is a budget for the program to which the public needs to know the short and long-term plans of the government for climate change. President Benigno Aquino III pronounced his commitment in February 2011 in the aspects of mitigating disasters in geo-hazard areas and to ensure sustainable development for climate change adaptation. The administration focused in illegal loggers which contributes a large impact in the calamities that we are experiencing. But the environmental groups believed that the legal loggers who have permits with DENR are the ones who create a huge damage in the country’s forest along with the mining activities that the government allowed in the country. Climate change is the effect of changes in the b

Toxic Trip - Health Threats from Traffic Pollution

Buses and cars are some of the land transportation that causes traffic in our country. It also exudes air pollution that can be hazardous to human health. Traffic fumes that came out from vehicles are not only causing air pollution but can damage the lungs of people who are inhaling it. There is a risk of respiratory problems in the community from the smog that traffic produced. There are also studies that showed traffic pollution can be a cause of brain damage and higher risk of heart attack. Brain damage like memory loss or Alzheimer is linked to traffic pollution. It is also said that people who are living in a polluted area has lower IQ scores compared to those who live in other places that has clean air. Heart disease and other cardiovascular problems can also be derived from exposure to traffic air pollution. But it is also said that the effects of air pollution in the cardiovascular id short-lived, given that the person will not be exposed to air pollution afterwards or will c

Tree Planting as an Environment Protection

Trees have been a primary source of oxygen and other materials that we often use. Trees come with various benefits. It amends the environment by moderating the climate, it absorbs and cleanses the toxins in the air such as carbon dioxide, it conserves water and soil, and it protects not just humans but also the wildlife. Trees give us fruits and flowers; it also provides us shade during the warm weather and also fresh air, and it provides us with raw materials for the construction of buildings, houses and for other purposes. During typhoons, trees serve the environment as protection from flash floods. It helps preserve our soil and water by holding the soil in place to prevent soil erosion or landslides. Most of the products that are manufactured today are from the wonders of trees and shrubs. Without the existence of trees, our life would be endangered , the populace will suffer, and the economy will drastically collapse. Generally speaking, without trees people and wildlife will not

Water Pollution

Water as natural resources plays a very important role in our life and environment, for it is impossible to survive without water. It is very essential to life and source of life that needs to be protected for the inhabitants of this planet and for the future generation to come. Water nurtures and helps create life and it should not be overlooked. In order for us to use water, it must be cleaned first; removing any hazardous substances that might result to the contamination of water. One of the biggest environmental problems that every country faces today is the contamination of waters all over the world. Our environment is apparently facing water pollution. Primary causes of water pollution are industry waste, chemical usage, and vehicle emissions. Every year, many people die because of various diseases and illness that are developed from polluted water. One of these diseases for example is the spread of dengue in the Philippines that target and kills mostly children. People belie

Miele Vacuum, the Way to Cleanliness

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