ISSN 0119-1144 Climate Change and Forest Ecosystems in the Philippines: Vulnerability‚ Adaptation and Mitigation Rodel D. Lasco‚ Florencia B. Pulhin‚ Patricia Ann J. Sanchez‚ Grace B. Villamor and Karl Abelard L. Villegas ABSTRACT Climate change and Philippine forests are directly linked to each other. Changes in climate are affecting the forests and its ability to deliver its environmental services. In the same manner‚ degradation of the forest resources results to emission of carbon
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Physics is a diverse area of study and in order to make sense of it scientists have been forced to focus their attention on one or two smaller areas of the discipline. This allows them to become experts in that narrow field‚ without getting bogged down in the sheer volume of knowledge that exists regarding the natural world. Below is a list - by no comprehensive - of different disciplines of physics. The list will be updated with new additions and definitions as appropriate. Acoustics - the study
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THE CIRCUS The opportunity of visiting a circus is exciting and thrilling. I went to one too The most interesting feature of the circus was that it was a mixture of native genius and acquired talents. The circus party came to the city on the event of a local festival. The rush was heavy during the show. I was attracted by the colourful posters of the circus . Accompanied by one of my friends I went on a holiday to visit the show. The galleries were filled with spectators by the time we occupied
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Chapter 24 Doctrine of Adam Smith concerning the Rent of Land 24.1 "Such parts only of the produce of land‚" says Adam Smith‚ "can commonly be brought to market‚ of which the ordinary price is sufficient to replace the stock which must be employed in bringing them thither‚ together with its ordinary profits. If the ordinary price is more than this‚ the surplus part of it will naturally go to the rent of land. If it is not more‚ though the commodity can be brought to market‚ it can afford no
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What Is a Forest Ecosystem? Forests are important ecosystems that provide environmental and economic benefits. Forest ecosystems are unique environments and are categorized based on the types and ages of trees‚ climate and soil. They impact the environment at scales ranging from local to regional‚ by influencing climate‚ nutrient dynamics and water movement. Forests are found all over the world‚ and they provide valuable economic and environmental services. Information About a Forest Ecosystem
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Did you know electronics can help you to protect your house from the thieves and unwanted person? Take a look to my Burglar Alarm Project. This simple tool alone can guard your doors and windows with a little power consumption. This burglar alarm can be used to protect windows or glass areas by using window foil that "breaks" a circuit as the glass is broken. It is an alarm that is triggered when the protective circuit is opened. Circuit Operation:- The circuit consist of a n-p-n transistor‚ an
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Sex education is a relatively new concept in the education system. It was proposed as a way to reduce various sex-related problems happening among the youths such as teenage pregnancies‚ abortion‚ baby-dumping‚ rape‚ molestations‚ and incest. These problems are committed mostly by people who are misinformed about sex and the risks involved. In my opinion‚ sex education is a great way to teach young adults about all there is to know about sex and everything that comes with it. I agree that sex education
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------------------------------------------------- Texture[edit] The texture is the quality of a surface‚ often corresponding to its tactile character‚ or what may be sensed by touch. Texture may be used‚ for example‚ in portraying fabrics. It can be explicitly rendered‚ or implied with other artistic elements such as lines‚ shading‚ and variation of color.. ------------------------------------------------- Space[edit] Space is the area provided for a particular purpose. Space includes the background
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"In every sense‚ a standing rain forest supplies more economic wealth than if it were cleared yet deforestation continues at an alarming rate." (Tropical Rain Forest Coalition‚ 1996). Rain Forests have played a significant role in shaping modern biology. The destruction of the rain forests will determine the fate of all species humans plants and animals. Many people do not understand the long- term consequences of losing the earth’s rain forests. They have provided all living beings with many
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Maintaining the Biodiversity of Tropical Rain Forests Biodiversity is the variation of plant and animal life in a certain habitat‚ in other words it is the variation of life forms within a particular ecosystem. All the living species depend on each other and this is where biodiversity comes into play. According to some research 90 percent of all plant and insect and animal species exists in the tropical rain forests. Biodiversity in tropical rain forests is vital since the large amount of species
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