POLITICAL analyst and professor Antonio Contreras emphasized the critical role of science literacy in addressing pressing national issues, particularly climate change during the “Town Hall: Preview of the 2025 Elections” hosted by The Manila Times in collaboration with DZRH.
Contreras, from the University of the Philippines Los Baños School of Environmental Science and Management, highlighted a common misconception among many Filipinos regarding climate-related disasters such as typhoons and floods. He said while flood control measures are often criticized for being inadequate, the real issue lies in the intensification of typhoons due to climate change — a fact often overlooked due to a lack of understanding.
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