Taal Volcano Doubles Sulfur Dioxide Emissions in 48 Hours

The Philippines faces a compounding climate crisis as Taal Volcano has doubled its sulfur dioxide emissions within 48 hours, adding volcanic hazards to the region already grappling with extreme heat. The Calabarzon region is simultaneously experiencing dangerous heat indices reaching 48°C in Cavite City, the highest in the area, while authorities have placed multiple cities on alert for heat exhaustion cases.