The challenges encountered by the environment amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.
Overview 1: HEALTH
Coronavirus disease in the Philippines
Since the pandemic came, everything has changed and had major effects on our lives. In the past two years of having the pandemic, a lot of challenges have arisen, the Philippines struggled with several surges with various variants of the virus. Facing these challenges requires a lot of strength to survive. It can be stressful and overwhelming that can affect your psychological stability. Public health interventions, such as social distancing, are necessary to slow the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and lonely, as well as increase stress and anxiety. Herd immunity can also be delayed and hindered due to some people's vaccine hesitancy.
Overview 2: CLIMATE
Australian Bushfire
The extreme bushfires that tore through New South Wales and Queensland in southeastern Australia caused devastation to the public due to million of acres burned, thousands of houses destroyed, and the lives that fell victim to the disaster. The four major factors that were said to contribute to the spreading of the fire are dry fuel such as leaves, grass, and branches, high temperatures, strong winds, and dry air.
Overview 3: POLLUTION
Dolomite sand in the Philippines
The white sand is formed from a mined dolomite rock from Cebu. According to a 2012 safety data study by Texas distributor and builder Lehigh Hanson Inc., there are several concerns that dolomite can cause to handlers. When dolomite is breathed in, it includes different levels of crystalline silica, which can cause lung damage or even cancer. The material may also irritate the skin and eyes. Furthermore, according to the University of the Philippines' Marine Science Institute, the topping of sand with crushed dolomite stones along a stretch of Manila Bay, will not assist fix the environmental difficulties and challenges affecting the area.
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Check out these links for more info:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/what-has-changed-covid-19-philippines-march-2022/
https://earth.org/australia-wildfires-and-bushfires/
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/things-to-know-dolomite-sand-affect-manila-bay/