Drought in Vietnam March 2024

What caused the drought?

Where are the areas affected?

How does this affect people?



https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20240320/vietnam-farmers-struggle-for-fresh-water-as-drought-brings-salinization/78898.html


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Heatwave in Malaysia

A total of eight localities in Peninsular Malaysia are now under Level 2 heatwave where daily maximum temperature can go up to between 37 degrees Celcius and 40 degrees Celcius for three days consecutively.

Where are the areas affected by the heatwave?

Why do you think these areas are more affected by heatwave?

What are the impacts of heatwave?

How can the people adapt to the heatwave?



https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/23/heatwave-eight-localities-in-peninsula-facing-up-to-40-degrees-celcius


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Extreme weather in Singapore 2023

What is extreme weather?

Why is there an increase in the intensity and frequency of extreme weather?

How does Singapore adapt to climate change


Notable weather events in Singapore in 2023.


Singapore's top 10 warmest and wettest years. (Graphic: TODAY/Samuel Woo)

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Asia population Density

Though Singapore is not within the top 10 highest population size, it has the highest population density. 

Where are the countries with high population density other than Singapore?

How would high population density impact on the economy, society and environment?




https://posts.voronoiapp.com/demographics/Mapped-Asias-Population-Patterns-by-Density-885


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Zero shadow event

 A "zero shadow" event, where objects standing upright will not cast a shadow, took place at 1.11pm on March 23 in Singapore. 

On this day, the Sun will be directly overhead at 12:17 pm, resulting in objects casting no shadows for brief period of time. This happens for places between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.

What are the two months you can witness this phenomena in a year?

How would that affects temperature in the two months?

Here's the phenomenon in action. https://str.sg/yGAK

Video: Dr Matthias Roth

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/zero-shadow-at-111pm-on-march-23-in-singapore



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Reducing water footprint

Sustainability Learning Lab and NIE Postgraduate Diploma in Education students showcase their commitment to sustainability and environmental education on World Water Day.

How can you reduce your water footprint?

Why is there a need to reduce water footprint?




https://www.facebook.com/share/p/pRj2yYYv48oQH3dq/?mibextid=oFDknk

More than 2.2 billion people do not have access to clean and safe water. Watch the video on water crisis.

https://abcnews.go.com/International/global-water-crisis-threatening-world-peace-prompting-calls/story?id=108328825



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Thailand proposed land bridge

 This is SE Asia existing maritime highways in which you can see that the Straits of Malacca is still the primary route.


You can see that Singapore is still the top handling port now.

This is the proposed land bridge for the two Thailand's ports  Rangaong and Chumphon.



How do you this will impact on Singapore's top position in cargo handling port?



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Resilience Quest

 A good video for the clusters on Singapore and Climate. Watch how the two teams battle against each other with strategies and solutions on the possible challenges of water, energy and food shortages. Pit yourself to the questions in the mini quiz. How far do you agree on the points raised by both teams in building our resilience in face of the challenges. 


4.55 Water Resilience
16.30 Energy Resilience
30.00 Food Resilience

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/watch/resilience-quest/resources-critical-4202141

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Creating water from air

Amazing innovation in creating water from air. Water is an essential resource and as mentioned in the article half of Kenya population suffer from water shortage and 10000 people died yearly because of water shortage.

How can water be created from air?

Why is creating water important in countries such as Kenya?

How will water availability affect people?

https://www.straitstimes.com/world/rolex-perpetual-planet-we-the-earth-awards-for-enterprise-laureates-beth-koigi-majik-water


Do you agree that our dehumidifier has similar ability?

https://www.facebook.com/share/2t6eF2eBZJohHsNt/?mibextid=oFDknk




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S$300 million boost to tourism

 

The S$300 million fund aims to

  • Develop new products and experiences
  • Rejuvenate existing tourism offerings 
  • Upskill workers
In 2021, the Tourism Development Fund – first set up in 2005 to increase tourism receipts, visitor arrivals and jobs – also got a S$68.5 million top-up to provide targeted support for the tourism industry affected by COVID 19.

What is the role of the government in promoting tourism?

Why is it important to develop tourism?

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/singapore-tourism-sector-gets-s300-million-boost-develop-new-offerings-4162926


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