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Showing posts with label 01 Geography in Everyday Life. Show all posts

Air pollution USA

What caused the air pollution?

Where are the areas affected?

What are the impacts of the air pollution?







www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/3-us-cities-rank-worst-air-quality-world-canadian-wildfire-smoke.amp


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Monsoon brings floods to India and Pakistan

Why does the Monsoon brings heavy rain to India in July?

What are the hazards brought by the heavy rain?



https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BpURqb1JD/

Updated 28 July 2026

At least 109 people have died in flood-related incidents across Pakistan since late June, as floodwaters leave many residents stranded without food, clean water and electricity.







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Maju forest

Where is the area planned to be cleared?

Who objected to the area being cleared?

Why was there objection to the clearance of the forest?

What is the reason for clearing the forest?

How can this be mitigated?

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/gillman-barracks-sunset-way-housing-environment-safeguards-nature-groups-6246426




https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/sunset-way-maju-forest-petition-hdb-6258136




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Declining birth rate

What are the economic and social impacts of a declining population?

How did countries manage the declining birth rate, including Singapore?


https://www.channelnewsasia.com/today/big-read/decline-tfr-shrinking-population-long-term-effects-5990896?fast=true


Reducing plastic

How can the 5ct charge on plastic bag help to change behaviour?
Why is it important to reduce plastic waste?



 

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Haze over east and northeast Singapore

What caused the air quality to fall in Singapore?

When did this happen?

Where is the air pollutants from?

How does it affect Singapore?




https://theindependent.sg/nea-burnt-smell-drifts-across-singapores-east-as-johor-forest-fire-affects-air-quality/

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/haze-in-eastern-singapore-likely-due-to-hot-spot-in-johor-nea

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Transport initiatives in Punggol

 What is a driverless shuttle?

How does this help in sustainability in the town?

Why is it important to develop transport that is sustainable?


https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/punggol-residents-to-trial-driverless-shuttle-service-from-jan-12?

This is indeed a great initiative in transport. Another one to relieve traffic congestion will be the free MRT rides off peak in the morning.




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Flood in Vietnam

Where are the areas affected?

When did the flooding occur?

What are the impacts of the flooding?


*3000 billion Vietnamese Dong is around USD110 million

Updated 22 Nov
*8.97 trillion Vietnamese Dong is around USD 340.8 million



Map of Central Vietnam Flooding 









https://www.facebook.com/share/14TJSdadKbV/



https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/central-vietnam-flooding-people-killed-landslides-houses-submerged-5479266




International aid. Food, water and medical supply is needed in response to the disaster.



https://www.facebook.com/share/17sok53X6k/

Updated 26 Nov


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Sustainable Singapore Institute of Technology

Looking at the sustainability elements of Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) campus.

What are the elements in the campus showing environmental sustainability?
What are the elements in the campus showing social sustainability?
What are the elements in the campus showing economic sustainability?

Who are involved in sustainable development?
Where is SIT located?
Why is there a need to promote sustainable development?
When was the campus built?
How does the different stakeholders play a part in the sustainable development?

The campus is so sustainable, environmentally, socially and economically. So much greenery in the building to reduce urban island heat effect.


Technology aided security - facial recognition access.


Economic sustainability. Some of the partners are located at the Punggol Digital District. The bridge link the campus to Punggol digital district where the work is. It also reduces the transport cost.




Just like the halls and offices in the building, the auditorium has sensors which detect movements. The lights will be switched on when it detects the presence of people via movements.







The campus is also very inclusive, with lifts and ramps for the wheelchair users.


A really nice view of Coney Island from the canteen. Many students gather here and a common space which promotes social sustainability. 



The students have to bring their own cups for drinks to reduce on the use of disposables. 


The solar panels on top of the canteen.










The micro-grid, with energy from solar etc, can support the whole campus even if there is an island wide electricity failure.

Learning Journey with my school on 17 Nov 2025.

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