Extreme weather in Asia
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2d ago
 Where are the areas experiencing high temperatures and drought? What are the impacts of the extreme weather? https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/scorching-weather-heatwave-asia-south-east-asia-philippines-bangladesh-india-4294461? Who are the one most affected by the heatwaves?  How does the extreme weather affect agriculture and the economy? What are the adaptation measures? https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/which-parts-of-asia-are-suffering-from-record-temperatures-and-how-long-will-the-heat-last? Philippines suspended in-person classes due to the heat. https://www.chan ..read more
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Access fee for Venice
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2d ago
The introduction of the 5 Euro Access Fee in Venice, starts April 25, 2024, and signifies a significant step towards managing and limiting tourist numbers in the ancient city. How does this help in promoting sustainable tourism? Who will be affected by this new policy? https://www.italymammamia.com/venice-italy-blog.html ..read more
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Sinking China
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1w ago
  What caused the land to sink in China? What are the impacts of sinking land in China? Where are the areas most at risk? How does climate change increase the risk to thr people? https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68844731 ..read more
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Flooding in China
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1w ago
What caused the flood? Where are the areas vulnerable to the flood? What are the impacts of the flood? https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp0gd5ezj9lo.amp https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/27461118/dead-people-missing-evacuated-homes-floods-china-bridge-collapse ..read more
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Traffic hazards
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1w ago
" Two killed and eight injured in a six-vehicle accident in Tampines on the morning of April 22. Traffic accidents claimed the lives of 136 people in 2023, a 25.9 per cent jump from the 108 deaths in 2022, according to the Traffic Police’s (TP) annual statistics report. Why is traffic accidents a hazard in urban neighbourhood? What was the main cause in the increase of traffic accidents in 2023? https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/8-taken-to-hospital-after-multi-vehicle-crash-in-tampines ..read more
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Mount Ruang erupted
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1w ago
Mount Ruang erupted on 18 April. What are the impacts on tourism? How did the eruption affect Singapore? How did the government manage the disaster risks? Why was there a fear of a tsunami from the volcanic eruption? https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/indonesia-airport-near-volcano-closed-after-eruptions-transport-ministry ..read more
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Flooding in Dubai, UAE
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1w ago
One-hundred millimeters (nearly 4 inches) of rain fell over the course of just 12 hours on 16 April, according to weather observations at the airport – around what Dubai usually records in an entire year according to United Nations data. How does climate change cause the flood? What are the impacts of the flood? How would tourism be affected? https://edition.cnn.com/2024/04/17/weather/dubai-rain-flooding-climate-wednesday-intl/index.html https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/united-arab-emirates-dubai-storm-flooding-climate-change-4274301 ..read more
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Overtourism in Bali
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2w ago
Why does Bali attract tourists? What are the impacts of overtourism in Bali? How can tourism development in Bali be made more sustainable? Which stage of Butler's tourist destination development model do you think Bali is at? https://www.channelnewsasia.com/cna-insider/overtourism-bali-paradise-lost-canggu-world-heritage-site-culture-4260606 ..read more
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Flooding in Australia
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3w ago
  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/australia-flood-new-south-wales-4248716 What caused the flooding? Where are the places affected by the flood? How does the flood affect the people ..read more
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Google AI project against Climate Change
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1M ago
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 ligh ..read more
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