Hold Global North accountable

Condolence to those who have lost their loved ones from the recent Severe Tropical Storm “Paeng,” just days before we commemorated All Souls’ Day.

The Philippines is not new to natural disasters, but these recent typhoons are not the usual our country had experienced. As scientists have noted, typhoons are becoming stronger due to global warming. Such a phenomenon is unfair to our country, given that the Philippines’ carbon emission is lesser compared to more developed countries.

The Global North should be held accountable for contributing more than 90 percent of global emissions at the expense of the rest of the world.

Ronald G. de Guzman Jr.,
University of the Philippines Baguio