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Philippines' UNESCO Rice Terraces Face Increased Risk from Climate Change and Landslides

Climate change poses a new threat to the Philippines' UNESCO-listed rice terraces in Ifugao Province, with rising temperatures and changing precipitation patterns causing crop damage and erosion. The iconic site, which is home to over 200,000 people, relies on traditional farming practices that may not be enough to adapt to the growing climate crisis.

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