Geography

Amazing how technology such as Google AI projects can help in mitigating and adapting to climate change.

How does technology help to mitigate and adapt to climate change?

Land

1. AnthroKrishi, utilises AI and satellite imagery to map critical information about individual farms, aiding in informed decisions around crop planting, optimising crop yields and resource usage.

2. Google's global hydrological AI model predicts floods up to 7 days in advance, even in data-scarce and vulnerable regions, helping to save countless lives.

3. Project Green Light leverage on AI to optimise traffic lights, reducing stops and emissions at intersections by up to 30% and 10%, respectively.

4. Google's AI-based tools provide real-time mapping and fire spread modelling, aiding communities in staying safe and firefighters in battling wildfires more effectively.

Sea

1. Kelp mapping Australia's giant kelp forests to aid in conservation efforts

2. Calling in Corals, a citizen science project harnessing AI to analyse underwater audio recordings to better understand and preserve coral reef ecosystems.

3. Blue Carbon project applies AI to measure the carbon-storing capacity of seagrass ecosystems

Air

1. Contrail forecast maps using Google's AI, pilots can choose routes that minimise contrail formation, reducing carbon emissions.

2. MethaneSAT use satellite data and Google AI to identify and track methane emissions.

3. Solar API uses Google's AI to help businesses estimate rooftop solar energy potential, in adopting solar energy and reducing their carbon footprint.

https://www.businesstoday.in/technology/news/story/land-sea-skies-googles-ai-projects-drive-climate-solutions-across-the-globe-423497-2024-03-29

What caused the drought?

Where are the areas affected?

How does this affect people?

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

What is extreme weather?

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

How does Singapore adapt to climate change

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/record-hot-temperatures-unusual-monsoon-surges-singapore-2023-climate-report-takeaway-4216881

.

Extreme weather recorded worldwide as well

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?

 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

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

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

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

 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. 

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

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

The S$300 million fund aims to

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

Taylor Swift’s concert has provided a massive boost to Singapore’s tourism industry.

https://theindependent.sg/taylor-swifts-upcoming-concerts-soar-singapore-tourism-with-2373-surge-in-tour-bookings/

What are the benefits the event bring to Singapore in tourism?

How does the government play a part in promoting tourism through events like this?

Demand for flights and accommodation around her concert dates increased by up to 30 per cent. 

The shows could generate as much as A$1.2 billion (US$779 million) – the estimated economic value that she brought to Melbourne.

Singapore collect 9% GST on every ticket sold. (Revenue)

The arrival of tourists not only resulted in hotels fully booked, airport busier, it also bring business to eateries and shopping malls. 

Not only that, directly Singapore sound & lighting equipment suppliers, catering companies, production crew, private transportation providers, security firms etc all stand to gain from this. 

Singapore as a regional entertainment centre where it offers international events including F1 Race, international concerts and festivals will lead to an increase in tourist arrivals to Singapore.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/taylor-swift-concerts-edwin-tong-exclusive-singapore-deal-grant-4163341

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/G86TEURW6v66uUK3/?mibextid=xfxF2i