Environmental Destruction = Disaster?

I would not be surprised to learn if the current mess that we're in after Typhoon Ondoy is partially due to irresponsible and selfish people wreaking havoc on the environment via their actions. I wonder if the deforestation and tree denudation somehow contributes to the flash flooding. Not to mention the presence of garbage which clogs the drainage. We are ultimately reaping the results of the destruction of the environment.

The sad thing is that people die because of something that while difficult to implement, is not impossible. Make people realize the consequence of their actions before disaster strikes. I know there are such things like Mesothelioma lawyers for people who want to claim vs. companies of asbestos products which cause their cancers. Maybe cases can be brought against individuals and companies who are proven to be consistently destroying the environment, all in the name of self gain.