Real estate boom in the Philippines is a health hazard

One billion people live in dwellings like these.  Hotter temperatures and more rain will mean even more exposure to the elements.  Air conditioning is of course out of the question. (The Philippines, 2002).

It is unlikely that the world can survive the consequences of Western style affluence for all. Survival will depend upon developed countries reducing their demands and greenhouse gas emissions so that the poor may have some inprovement in their lot. The assistance needed  for developing  countries covers the entire spectrum of living, but in the case of slum dwellings, simple replacements of housing that  include the use of insulation are relevant.. Such assistance will be necessary to create a truly sustainable world.

Photo: Tord Kjellstrom