Geography

 A very good read on NE Forte issue 1 of 2023 on food security in Singapore
https://file.go.gov.sg/neforte2023-1.pdf

France was the most visited country in the world attracting 88.1 million visitors in 2019 before the COVID pandemic.

Spain took the top spot in 2021, but France is on track to overtake it, having welcomed 66.6 million international visitors in 2022.

How has tourism been affected by the pandemic?

Why are people attracted to France?

Where are the tourists who visit France mainly from?

What type of tourists does France attract most?

Which stage of tourism development do you think France is presently at?

https://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/01/12/which-two-eu-countries-are-battling-for-the-title-of-worlds-most-visited-destination

What is a regional Power Grid?

How is the power generated?

Where does Singapore import electricity from?

Why does Singapore has to import electricity from other country?

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Around 95% of our electricity is generated using imported natural gas. Ever wondered why? Here’s a quick explainer.

#EMAsg #EMAExplains

All new natural gas power plants will likely have to be around 10 per cent more efficient from this year, and be completely hydrogen-compatible in the future.

How does hydrogen powered plant help to reduce carbon emissions?

Why is it important to reduce carbon emissions?

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/new-and-repowered-natural-gas-plants-to-be-10-more-efficient-hydrogen-compatible-ema

Learn how urban farming in Singapore can help us achieve 30%self sufficiency by 2030 (30by30).

 How can Singapore achieve our 30 by 30 goal with the use of technologies?

https://foodtank.com/news/2022/12/upcycling-for-hydroponics-in-singapore/

https://fb.watch/iAxp2WfwoY/

I was delighted to find this textile recycling bin in Hougang. Indeed recycling will help to reduce our carbon and water footprint.

Read more about it here:

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/textile-recycling-used-clothes-recycle-bin-singapore-cloop-sustex-3146966

Why is recycling important to us?

How does this encourage sustainable development?

It is important to educate the public on environmental stewardship.

I was pretty shocked that there are people who cannot read what not to put inside the recycling bin.

 Our coastlines in 1950 and 2002, 52 years apart.

What are the changes to the coastline of Singapore?

Where have most changes taken place?

Why are the changes necessary?

What will be the changes we will face with climate change?

Source: Singapore Waters - Unveiling Our Seas (a publication by NSS Marine Conservation Group)

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