Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage

What is CCUS?

How does the Equatic process tap on the ocean's ability to store carbon dioxide?

How does electrolysis break down water into its carbon negative hydrogen and oxygen constituents?

How can the byproducts be used?


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Solar panels on rooftop of flats and schools in Singapore

More than 320,000 solar panels will be installed across 1,075 HDB blocks and 101 government-owned buildings, with a total solar capacity of 130 megawatt-peak (MWp). The project will be able to power more than 50,000 four-room flats and help reduce carbon emissions by at least 96,360 metric tonnes each year.

How will this project help to mitigate climate change?

What are the limitations to this mitigation strategy?


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/solar-panels-installed-over-1000-hdb-blocks-government-sites-schools-4152571

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White Island volcanic eruption

A shore excursions turned nightmare as the volcano on white island erupted 2019. 

Who was responsible for the loss of lives due to the eruption?

Why are tourists attracted by volcanoes such as the one on White Island?

What are the impacts of a volcanic eruption?

Read more on the sentencing of groups responsible for the disaster.

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/new-zealand-begins-sentencing-of-those-involved-in-white-island-volcanic-eruption


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Drought affecting food security in Indonesia

What caused the drought?

How would the drought affects food security in Indonesia?


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/business/bit-extreme-indonesian-rice-prices-surge-drought-crimps-harvest-3740456


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Climate change on Antarctica

What cause lesser sea ice in Antarctica?
How will lesser sea ice affect ocean temperatures?




https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/feb/24/antarctica-sea-ice-reaches-alarming-low-for-third-year-in-a-row

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Tourism Growth in Singapore

What contributes to the growth of tourism in Singapore in 2023?

How does tourism development contribute to the economy of a country? 

Why is there a need to encourage sustainable tourism development?





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Food resilience in Singapore

The public warning siren sounded at 6 20pm on 15 Feb 2024. Part of building community resilience in Geography in Everyday life.  

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/public-warning-system-sirens-to-sound-on-feb-15-for-total-defence-day


The students in my school had also gone through the food resilience programme on 15 Feb 2024. Most of the ingredients are local made. 


Why do we need to build up food resilience to adapt to climate change?

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Meat consumption pattern

Interesting to note how geographical location and culture affect the meat consumption of various regions.

Where are the countries with top consumption in the following type of meat?

Bovine meat (beef)

Pig meat (pork)

Mutton and goat meat

Poultry Meat (chicken)

Fish and seafood

What are the differences between white and red meat?

Why is white meat considered to be healthier?


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Iceland volcanic eruption

Iceland experienced three eruptions since Dec 2023.

When did the volcano erupt?

Why is Iceland prone to volcanic eruption?

What type of volcanoes are found in Iceland?

How did the volcanic eruption affect the people?

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-68237327














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Halal lab grown meat

It will be permissible for Muslims to eat lab-cultivated meat based on a decision by the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore.

How will this help to increase food resilience and help in mitigating climate change?

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/muslims-singapore-lab-grown-meat-halal-animal-cells-mufti-4096896

How well will lab grown meat be received as an alternative for protein compared to plant-based protein?

Likewise Malaysia is embarking on lab grown meat starting with seafood. Read more on https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sustainability/malaysia-lab-grown-meat-environment-emissions-earth-day-3428646



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Long island Singapore

With extreme rainfall and sea levels rise projected to intensify by the end of this century, these plans have evolved to now include measures that can combat the impacts of climate change and much more. 

How can the building of the long island help Singapore adapt to climate change?


Check out more on the Long island and how it can help us adapt to climate change.

source: https://www.ura.gov.sg/corporate/planning/Master-Plan/Draft-Master-Plan-2025/Long-Island/

What are the trade offs from the project? Listen to this podcast.

What are the limitations of this adaptation strategy?


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