CLIMATE ACTIONS, NOW! For more information Physical Extreme weather An intense cyclonic storm that hit the coast, causing severe weather damages to the land. This was not experienced in Malaysia, until Pabuk hit in 2019. Intense drought A long period of low rainfall, causing water shortages, also known as a drought Rising sea level AContinue reading “Effects of Climate Change”
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Climate Change Mitigation Strategies
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What is Climate Change?
What is Climate Change? “Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns, caused either naturally or by human intervention” Human activities are one of the main drivers of climate change globally and Malaysia. This results in higher temperatures, changing rainfall patterns, and more frequent extreme weathers. These changes are concerning as they affect the balance ofContinue reading “What is Climate Change?”
Causes of Climate Change
CAUSES GENERATING POWER Power generation, mainly through burning of fossil fuels, releases large amounts of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, speeding up climate change. MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY Heavy consumption of fossil fuel generated energy in this industry contributing in GHG emissions. Unregulated manufacturing also contributes to environmental pollution and resource depletion, which exacerbate climate change effects.Continue reading “Causes of Climate Change”
Evidences of Climate Change
EVIDENCES Climate Change Happen Globally Source: MyIKLIM Dataset Greenhouse gases (GHG) trap heat in the atmosphere, causing global warming. The main GHG are carbon dioxide (burning fossil fuels and deforestation), methane (fugitive emission from leaks and dairy), nitrous oxide (agriculture). Since the Industrial Revolution, human activities and consumption in energy, transportation, and agriculture have significantlyContinue reading “Evidences of Climate Change”
Ecological Citizenship among Multi-Ethnic Youth through Education in Malaysia
Dr. Nur Atiqah Tang Abdullah, Nurazimah Binti Aziz (Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA), UKM) Key Takeaways This data provides the perception of ecological citizenship as part of global competencies that inculcate values and civic responsibilities with respect to climate change among multi-ethnic students in Malaysia Data Description About Data Citation Documentation Data Description The findingContinue reading “Ecological Citizenship among Multi-Ethnic Youth through Education in Malaysia”