Sunday, November 29, 2009  The Philippines and the Challenge of
Climate Change (3rd Grading-No. 4)   Further warming and changes
in the global climate system during the 21st century could occur
if greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions equal to or higher than
current levels will persist. Among these are increased
precipitation that could cause flooding in certain parts of the
world while more intense and longer droughts are experienced in
other areas, rising sea level, decreasing snow cover, melting
glaciers and artic warming that also contribute to sea level
rise. Climate change, if left unchecked, will also affect
biodiversity and ultimately the earth's natural systems and
processes.    While the contribution of the Philippines to GHG
emissions remains insignificant, there is no denying that the
climate change issue affects all facets of the country's
development. A business-as-usual option is no longer acceptable
since the effects of climate change point to far-reaching
consequences to the nation's food security,