Rainy season is coming soon, hopefully in time to save the #corals
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#PuertoPrincesa city #PALAWAN, #Philippines — The #TubbatahaReefs Natural Park (TRNP) is suffering from #CoralBleaching due to prolonged heat brought by the #ElNiño phenomenon, a report from the Tubbataha Management Office said. #ClimateChange #BurningPlanet

Coral bleaching hits Tubbataha due to #ExtremeHeat
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1947490/coral-bleaching-hits-tubbataha-due-to-extreme-heat#ixzz8c3Gv9z00

The #ExtremeHeat during this year’s dry season has been affecting #Filipinos across the country, suspending classes, causing illnesses, and hurting people’s livelihoods. If global temperatures continue to rise by 2ºC, scientists said repeats of this year’s extreme heat can be expected every two to three years in the #Philippines. #BurningPlanet #ClimateCrisis

Philippine heat has always been a problem – and it’s going to get worse
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/data-documents/heat-philippines-always-problem-going-to-get-worse/

#MANILA, #Philippines — The heat indices in #MetroManila and 24 other areas were forecast to reach the “danger” level on Friday, the #PAGASA warned.

Below is the list of places where heat indices ranging from 42 to 45 °C may be experienced: #ExtremeHeat #BurningPlanet

Heat indices in Metro Mla, 24 areas may reach 'danger' level Friday
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1939244/heat-indices-in-metro-mla-24-other-areas-may-hit-danger-level-on-may-10

#ExtremeHeat is common in May. But not in April and March, both of which were the hottest across much of India for more than a century.

In the short term, experts say #India has no choice but to burn #coal to keep #fans and #ACs on. But in the long term, it must transition to #Renewables, to avoid a vicious circle of warming. #BurningPlanet #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange

#HeatWave sends temperatures to 120F in #SouthAsia
https://www.npr.org/2022/05/03/1096085028/climate-scientists-say-south-asias-heat-wave-120f-is-a-sign-of-whats-to-come

The #Philippines shut down more than 47,000 schools nationwide from Monday, as the temperature in #Manila crossed a record high, clocking 38.8 degrees Celsius (101.4 degrees Fahrenheit) at the weekend.

Over 7,000 were still closed on Thursday, including 10-year-old Ella's elementary school in the capital. #DigitalDivide #ExtremeHeat #BurningPlanet

#Kids study in overheated slum as Philippines shuts #schools
https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20240502-kids-study-in-overheated-slum-as-philippines-shuts-schools

Once the heat index breaches 42ºC and up to 51ºC, #Pagasa automatically considers it part of the “danger category,” increasing the risk for #HeatCramps, #HeatExhaustion, and #HeatStroke.

Meanwhile, in #MetroManila, the heat index around #NinoyAquinoInternationalAirport (Naia), #PasayCity, is forecast to peak at 43ºC, while 42ºC is expected in PAGASA Science Garden, #QuezonCity. #Philippines #BurningPlanet

‘Dangerous’ #HeatIndex forecast in 39 areas on May 2
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1936075/fwd-dangerous-heat-index-forecast-in-39-areas

What Would Inspire #ClimateAction? Perhaps an #OrangeSky.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/10/18/arts/design/blanton-museum-climate-change-exhibit-orange-sky.html?unlocked_article_code=1.4Ew.TSer.BSiKQeTdANuH&smid=url-share A show at the Blanton Museum of Art set out to consider a world where #greenhousegasses turn the sky orange. Then a #burningplanet made it a reality.