The Philippines is 6th among countries most vulnerable to climate change.
This illustrates one reason tackling climate change at big international conferences has been so difficult. The countries that contribute to the problem reap rewards in the form of economic growth while the consequences are felt elsewhere. The Copenhagen conference might have been more productive if the United States, China, and Russia topped this list.
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So massive SUVs burn up more fuel, contributing to global warming and climate change disasters such as floods—one reason people cite for buying SUVs (Puedeng lumusong sa baha). Oy.
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