#EScienceNews PHILIPPINE RIVERS REPESENT!🇵🇭

According to new study, the Philippines alone contribute about 1/3 of the global ocean plastics - much higher than those coming from the continents of Africa, N. America, S. America, Europe, and Oceania COMBINED! [Please see thread] In tackling ocean plastic pollution, we need to know where they are coming from and what are factors playing a role in their transport from settlements to oceans. [2/13]

MAULANG PANAHON ASAHAN PA RIN SA MALAKING BAHAGI NG BANSA SA SUSUNOD NA 1-2 ARAW☔

Inaasahan pa rin ang mga pag-uulan sa Luzon, Visayas, at kanlurang bahagi ng Mindanao ngayong gabi dahil sa monsoon trough. Ang maulang panahon ay posibleng magtagal pa hanggang Biyernes. [Thread] 📌Ano ang Monsoon Trough?

Ito ang bahagi ng Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) na nakadugtong sa monsoon system (hal. habagat) at kadalasang may mga sirkulasyon o namumuong mga bagyo.

#ProtectTheOcean | The Ways to Protect Our Ocean

Former President Bill Clinton once said, “We know that when we protect our oceans, we’re protecting our future." As part of the celebration of World Oceans Day with the theme “The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods” and as part of Philippine Environment Month, we shall respond to this by doing our duties and responsibilities as humans in keeping our ocean clean and healthy.

#MeteoMonday CLIMATE OUTLOOK: JUNE 2021

June is a typical start of the rainy period, especially for the western sections of the country. Here's what to expect in the country this June 2021! 🔺 It's important to note that despite the onset of the rainy season, warm and humid weather conditions will still occur. Though the rains of the southwest monsoon provide relief from the heat, there are "monsoon breaks", that can still cause generally fair and hot weather days.