The Environment Flashcards
How did G.T lambast leaders at the 2019 World Economic Forum? (Q)
“I want you to act as if your house is on fire. Because it is.” — Greta Thunberg
What did T.S say about how humans are living? (Q)
“We are living on this planet as if we had another one to go to.” — Terri Swearingen
In 2019, how many students from how many countries participated in the protest which Greta Thunberg started?
In 2019, over 2 million students from across 135 countries participated in the “Fridays for Future” campaign
What is the scientific consensus on anthropogenic climate change?
A 2021 study by Cornell University revealed that more than 99.9% of peer-reviewed scientific papers agree that the climate is mainly being altered by humans
How many researchers from how many countries contributed to the writing of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report?
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report was written by researchers from 67 different countries
In 2023, what type of disaster caused how many heat-related deaths in what part of the world, across how many countries?
In 2023, wildfires blazed across the European continent, resulting in more than 61,600 heat-related deaths across 35 countries
How many people use Ecosia and how many trees has it planted since its inception?
Over 2 million people are using Ecosia, which has since been able to plant more than 185 million trees through its advertising revenue
In 2023, what temperature record did Singapore break?
According to the National Environment Agency (NEA), the mercury hit 37 degrees Celsius in May 2023, equalling a 40-year record for the highest daily maximum temperature in Singapore
What scheme has the Singaporean government introduced to encourage the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs)?
Under the EV Early Adoption Incentive scheme, owners who register new fully electric cars and taxis will receive rebates of up to 45 per cent off additional registration fees
How much plastic waste does Coca Cola produce?
Coca Cola produces about 3 million tonnes of plastic packaging a year
What did Coca Cola’s head of sustainability say about the company’s plastic production?
Coca Cola claims that customers still want plastic bottles, with its head of sustainability once stating, “Business won’t be in business if we don’t accommodate customers”
How much does Singapore contribute to global emissions and how does that compare with its share of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP)?
Singapore is responsible for around 0.11% of global emissions, proportionately lower than its share of global GDP, which the International Monetary Fund puts at around 0.42%
How much does Singapore lie above the mean sea level?
Much of Singapore lies only 15 metres above the mean sea level, with about 30% of the island less than 5 metres above that level
What did the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP 27) do to spotlight the youth?
The 27th Conference of the Parties (COP 27) featured its first youth-led climate forum
What important milestone was achieved at the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP 27) in relation to climate justice?
At the 27th Conference of the Parties (COP 27), the Loss and Damage Fund was established, which aims to provide financial assistance to nations most vulnerable to and impacted by the effects of climate change
