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21/03/2022

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/03/16/asia/japan-earthquake-fukushima-intl/index.html

The earthquake of 7.4 magnitude hit Fukushima on the 16th March 2022. It caused many disruptions to Japan such as the power lines being cut off and a bullet train being derailed.

This can be seen in the O Level physical geography textbook as they described how the natural disasters even come about.

21/03/2022

https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/asia-hit-by-food-security-fears-amid-war-in-ukraine

The Ukraine war has brought detrimental impacts to the Asia continent as well. There will be potential inflation and food instability in Singapore especially because we are highly dependent on external food sources.

Do you all have any ideas about what Singapore can do ?

Most importantly, it is crucial for Singapore to diverse our food sources and this will reduce its over reliance on a particular country. Moreover, we can also tap on technology to increase our food security like our "30 by 30" initiative.

Here’s a look at what governments are doing to keep food prices and supplies under control. . Read more at straitstimes.com.

21/03/2022

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/encouraging-signs-recovery-even-singapores-tourism-sector-hits-new-lows-2021-stb-2457321

Amidst Covid 19, Singapore is still trying to find different means to boost economic growth in the country. Not only are there VTL (vaccinated travel lanes) , Singapore is also trying to boost domestic tourism such as going on cruise, staycation, etc. The government gave away ReDiscover vouchers for Singaporeans to use as a mean to boost growth in the tourism sector.

Tourism content is being covered in O Level Human Geography textbook as it explores various types of tourism across the world and the different initiatives through learning about case studies.

What about you ? How did you spend your March Holidays ?😄

21/03/2022

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/singapore-green-plan-2030-to-change-the-way-people-live-work-study-and-play

Sustainability is to meet the needs of the current generation without compromising future generation to meet their own needs. In today's world, many people are constantly talking about the 17 SDG goals and hence Singapore also needs to put in effort to ensure there is sustainability in our society.

Sustainability can be categorised into 4 different spheres - political, environmental, social, economic. Singapore is actively partaking in activities and implementing necessary arrangements to ensure sustainability in our society.

JC H2 geography touches on sustainability which is very apt in today's world as seen in various articles and initiatives by the government.

21/03/2022

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sustainability/great-barrier-reef-widespread-bleaching-world-heritage-site-2572756

BEWARE !! Climate Change has caused many deleterious effects on not only the environment but also human lives.
Do you know that bleaching occurs when healthy corals become stressed by spikes in ocean temperatures? The temperature has been rising constantly since the 21st century and this bring about detrimental impacts even to the corals.
So what are you waiting for ? Do your part as an individual to mitigate climate change !!!

21/03/2022

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/dengue-cases-singapore-rising-2022-nea-2554431

Malaria is a life threatening vector-borne disease that can be transmitted from person to person via living organisms. Cases are rising sharply in Singapore and government urges us to continue to fight dengue together by doing the mozzie wipeout. Stay safe everyone :)

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31/10/2018

One of the last few lessons with 2018 batch of students. All the best!