Geography

What results in more extreme weather?

Where are the areas most affected by heatwaves in July?

What are the impacts of the extreme weather?

Heat waves and wild fires in Portugal 

Updated 19 July - more on the heatwave across Europe

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/europe-burns-heatwave-breaks-temperature-records-2817696

Read here on how the heatwave impact on people's health and food supply
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/climate-changes-fingerprints-ever-hotter-heatwaves-2818861

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sustainability/climate-change-impact-singapore-research-programme-launch-2803421

• Why is there a need for climate change research?
• What are the impacts of climate change on Singapore?
• What is the difference between mitigation and adaptation?
• What are the mitigation measures carried out in Singapore?
• How can we adapt to climate change?

Where are the areas water is contaminated?

Who are affected by contaminated water?

How do the people get access to water in Nepal?

What are the impacts of drinking water that is not clean?

How can this problem be solved?

Why is it difficult to mitigate the issue?

I learned about the Pulau Ubin micro-grid which was launched in 2013 to provide more than 30 of the island’s residents and businesses with cleaner and affordable electricity during the 2018 Geography symposium LJ. 

http://geogshare.blogspot.com/2018/05/pulau-ulbin-micro-grid-test-bed.html?m=1

Glad to hear about the upgraded micro-grid, which will be completed in 2023. 

Why is alternate energy needed?

How does this help the people living in Pulau ulbin?

What other measures are taken to mitigate climate change in Pulau Ubin 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/pulau-ubin-new-improved-micro-grid-solar-power-elderly-firefighting-wildlife-2770661

The improved micro-grid could potentially meet 90 per cent of the daily electricity demand in the main village using solar power.

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan on 22 June resulting in more than 1000 dead.

 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/shocked-quake-survivors-wander-through-ruined-afghan-villages-2767046

What are the plates movement which resulted in the earthquake which affected Afghanistan?

What are the factors which contributed to the greater extent of damage?

How effective was the short-term responses?

Why are aids slow to be given to help the earthquake victims?

The impact of global warming has resulted on higher temperatures, an increase of 1.2 degree Celsius on average since industrial times and the land temperature increase is higher than this.  There will be more instances of heatwave across the globe.

Where are the areas most affected by heatwaves?

How does heatwaves affect people?

Oceans are also warming, leading to coral bleaching and reduced oxygen levels in the water. Warmer oceans also provide more heat and moisture to fuel storm systems, resulting in heavy rain and floods.

How has the warming of oceans affect people?

Where are the areas most affected?

As the atmosphere warms, it holds more moisture. For every degree of warming, the atmosphere can hold about 7 per cent more water vapour.

With more intense rain due to climatate change, there is a need for more soil erosion control. One of the methods will be the use of coconut fibre coir mesh over the exposed areas.

Why are there more frequent and more intense rainfall?

How does this impact on Singapore?

Plants on top of many bus stops in Pasir Ris near downtown east. Great initiative in cooling the area from urban heat. One way to mitigate raising temperatures from climate change.

What other strategies are used to mitigate the impact of urban heat?

What cause the rise in food prices?

How does this affect food consumption in Singapore?

Read more about the 5 serious fires in May.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/if-your-neighbours-flat-is-on-fire-what-should-you-do

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/topic/fire

What cause the fires?

Where were the areas affected?

Why is fire a hazard in HDB flàts?

How does the SCDF respond to the fires?