Rainwater Ponds

Let me tell you a story. One day, UN scientists announced that in three days, because of rapid climate change and an impending 20-meter sea level rise, there would be massive floods all over the world. The leader of the United States announced that in three days, they would build huge boats that would accommodate all of the 300 million people of America. Thus, they would all be saved. The leader of China announced that in three days, all 1.3 billion people of China would evacuate to the Himalayas. Thus, they would all be saved. The leader of the Philippines went on a trimedia blitz and said: “My countrymen, the scientists tell us that after three days, we will all be underwater because of floods and a 20-meter sea level rise. My beloved countrymen, we still have three days to learn how to breathe underwater.” We Filipinos are resilient and adaptable. We only need proper guidance.