Up-coming Environment Workshop @ Kampong Senang on 08 Sep (Sat) 2 to 4pm

Global Warming Study Group is organizing a FREE Environment Workshop this coming Sep holiday to raise awareness on Global warming and Solutions to Climate change.

We welcome people who are concern about environmental issues to attend the event. :>

Event Details as follows:

Environment Workshop

Title: “Global Warming : It’s Science, Effects and Solutions” by Mr Low ck

Date: 08 Sep 2012 [Sat]

Time: 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Cost: Free

Venue: Kampong Senang Holistic Lifestyle Centre & Eco Harmony Kitchen

Blk 106, Aljunied Crescent, Unit 01-205 (at ground floor of block)

[ 5 mins walk from Aljunied MRT station ]

The session consists of a 45-mins Environment Presentation, and a Question & Answer session.

The Environment presentation showcases the effects that Global Warming has on various parts of the world. [including Arctic Ice melts/ Sea level rises/ extreme weather conditions/ droughts/ floods etc.] It features various solutions that Climate scientists recommended to halt climate change. The talk also touches on world issues such as deforestation, factory farming, food & water shortage, and world hunger.  

The Q&A would encourage further discussions in line with the questions that participants asked.

For more info on Global Warming Study Group, pls visit:

 http://sosglobalwarming-ck.blogspot.com/

"Let's work together to halt Global Warming" Facebook Group:

http://www.facebook.com/groups/GWStudyGroupSg/

*The first 50 people who register by sending an email to cklowck@yahoo.com.sg would get a FREE Video CD containing documentaries on Global Warming [Including what Top World leaders, such as US president Mr Obama, Environmental Activist Mr Al Gore, Top Climate Scientists NASA Director Dr James Hansen, United Nations Scientists, commented on Climate change.]

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Below are some questions to ponder:

Have you wondered why so many extreme weather events (droughts/ floods etc) are occurring on the planet?

How does Global Warming affects the World?

How does Global Warming affects Singapore?

 

What is the “New normal” in Weather patterns that Climate Scientists and politicians have observed in recent years ?

How extensive is the Drought in US and how has it affected world food prices?

Why are we seeing so many floods (Floods in China/ North Korea/ Philippines/ Taiwan/ Pakistan) in recent years? 

Why are climate scientists so concerned about the melting of Ice shelves in the Arctic, Greenland & Antarctica? 

What gases, other than CO2, are contributing to global warming?

UNEP scientists recommended some measures to “buy the world another 20 years to deal with climate change”. What are those effective measures?

When the world population rise to 9 billion (an addition of 2 billion people) by 2050, how are we going provide enough food to feed the world?

What ways do UN scientists recommend to Save Water during World Water Day 2012?

What can a common citizen (like you & me) do to reduce green house gas and conserve the world’s food and water resources?

If you are concern about the above issues, pls consider to attend the workshop. :>

Cheers n onwards,

Low ck

GW Seminar @ Singapore Polytechnic (24 Jul)

Ms Chia Chew Lin, a Lecturer in Singapore Polytechnic, invited GW Study group to conduct a 45 mins Seminar for 30 Environmental Engineering students on 24 Jul.

Students listen attentively to the presentation and responded very well to the seminar.

The following are some feedback from the students:

* I feel this talk is meaningful to me. Starting from today, I will reduce my meat consumption, get the protein from beans and eat a Happy Meal. I will also promote this lifestyle to my friends to do a part to conserve the food and water resources and save our planet.  – Zhang Yi,  SP student

* Very Well done. This Seminar has taught me more about ways to save the Environment.                     – Calvin Lee, SP student

*Information about water spent in the Agriculture sector is rather interesting, not many people know about it.

                                                                                                                        – Darryl Goh, SP student

Ms Chia commented that the seminar is very informative, up-to-date and contains good videos that illustrated the impacts of the problem.

Assembly Talk & Booth @ Nanyang Primary School (23 Jul)

Ms Rebacca Goh, Subject Head NE/SS of Nanyang Primary school, invited GW study group to conduct 2 Assembly talks and set up a booth in the school on 23 Jul.

We conduct an Assembly talk for P2 students on 8am and a talk for P4 students on 9am. We set up a booth at 9.30am and manned the booth till 11.30am.

The following are some feedbacks for the Assembly talk:

Teacher’s Feedback:

It’s a very educational talk. The interesting videos convey strong messages to the students. The speaker is a very confident presenter.  

– Ms Rebecca Goh, Subject Head NE/SS, Nanyang Primary Sch

Very informative and engaging talk. Keep it up! 

– Mdm Chua Deak Her, Teacher, Nanyang Primary Sch

Excellent and Wonderful talk!   – Mdm Neo Hui Wan, Teacher, Nanyang Primary Sch

Students’ Feedback:

I have learned about Global Warming and the consequences for our actions. From today onwards, I will encourage my family members to eat more fruits and vegetables, conserve water and use renewable sources to save the Earth.             – Gan Hui Min, NYPS student

I like it. I learn that Earth is in Danger and we need to help it. I will not eat meat on Thursdays and try not to take my mum’s car but cycle to school.             – Bai Yun Xuan, NYPS student

I like the talk as it let me learn more about how we can save the Earth. Thank you for taking the time to speak to us.     – Ryan Chan Rui Yan, NYPS student

I like the talk. I learn that animals consume a lot of food and water and if we didn’t rear so many animals, there would be less hungry people in the world. I want to contribute by avoiding beef and pork.     – Alexa Lee, NYPS student

The talk teaches me that we have to save our world before it is too late and shows us ways to fight Global Warming.        – Lim Wei Siang, NYPS student

Assembly Talk & Booth @ Zheng Hua Secondary (20 Jul)

Ms Sally Neo from Zheng Hua Secondary invited GW study group to conduct an Assembly talk and set up a booth on 20 Jul. We conducted a talk from 11.30am till 12.15pm and set up a booth from 12.15 till 1pm.

Ms Nafisah assisted us to run through the slides in the hall (before the talk) and set up the booth.

Students’ Feedback:

I am more enlightened about the challenges that the world is facing. Most people are ignorant and oblivious towards the ordeal others are facing. I think the talk was very knowledgeable. I’ll try to help the world by going meatless on Thursdays. 

                        – Siti Khaimunise, student 

I like the talk because I have learnt and gain a lot of knowledge from the talk. I have learnt how to save the world and the importance of saving the world. I have also learnt what are the harmful effects of Global Warming.         - Tan Wei Lin, student

I loved the talk! It was really interesting and I now understand Global Warming better and know how to prevent global warming. I have learnt the effects of global warming and at least 1 billion people in the world are hungry and have no water to drink. I would recycle, reuse and reduce. I would also try not to eat meat on Thursdays.       – Teo Yu En        

                                                                                                

I think the talk is very educational as it promotes awareness for people to know more about Global Warming and how we can save the Earth. I think the presentation was good, but it seems quite wordy, I think more pictures would be good.            – Elizabeth Tan, student   

                       

I learn something that I never knew. I am aware of Earth’s current issues now. Many thanks for your talk.                                                                                             – Jatisefia Bin Wahid, student

ITE Eco-Conference (13 Jul)

Ms Peggy Ong, CEO of Pro-teach, invited Mr Low to attend the 2012 ITE Eco-Conference held in ITE College East on 13 Jul. This is the 2nd year ITE organize the Conference and this year’s theme is “Green Citizen – A Lifestyle Choice”.

 During the conference, a panel of professionals shared on how to live sustainably with hundreds of students and staffs. SEC Mr Jose Raymond presented on “Green Citizen”, NUS Prof Paulin Straughan presented on “Littering behaviour – A Sociological Perspective”, NParks Mr Wong Tuan Wah presented on "Conserving & Managing Singapore’s Biodiversity ” and Ms Peggy Ong presented on “The Diet with Amazing Healing powers”. The panels also answered the questions raised by the audience. Students and staff benefited a lot from the wisdom of the panels.

During the event, 3 ITE colleges and industry practitioners set up Exhibits to showcase technologies, product and projects on sustainable living.

More info on the ITE conference (including presentation slides of the speakers) can be found at : http://ecocityzone.net/index.php?s=ite+eco-conference