Current event: “Final warning… Will Malaysia be arid like Africa?”
Resources:
- Proper citation format:
Kaur, Minderjeet.”Will Malaysia be arid like Africa?” http://www.nst.com.my/. 3/05/2007. <http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Thursday/Frontpage/20070503072552/Article/index_html> (3/05/07).
- Link to news article:
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Thursday/Frontpage/20070503072552/Article/index_html
- Picture of Event:
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Thursday/Frontpage/20070503072159/Article/index_html
- Map of Location
http://kids.mapzones.com/world/malaysia/
1.) What is the issue?
The issue is that like all other countries in the world, Malaysia is going to be seriously affected by the effects of global warming. Many scientists are sounding the alarm and are telling people to be careful with global warming and to change behavior.
2.) Who is involved?
Everybody in the world is involved because global warming is affecting our whole world. This article however is about Malaysia, so the people involved are all Malaysians, now but also in the future.
3.) Who is affected and how?
Everybody in the world is affected, but this article deals about the effects for Malaysia:
•- For the next 20 years there will be more heat waves, floods, costlier food, water shortages and more diseases.
•- Malaysia could turn into an arid state like Africa.
•- 1,200 sq km of coastline will be under water.
•- Higher temperatures will cause prolonged drought and intense floods.
•- Prices of food will be much higher.
•- There will be stronger winds (typhoons).
•- Farmers will suffer and agricultural yield is likely to be reduced.
4.) What would I do if I were directly involved?
Actually, I am directly involved. And so are you! So what can we do to help:
•- Recycle, Reduce and Reuse!
•- Don’t use too much electricity! So, turn off the computer or the TV, once you’re done with it. Don’t turn on the air-conditioning all the time.
•- Don’t use the car all the time!
•- Don’t spoil drinking water!
•- Don’t buy things you don’t need!
If we all do these things, then the earth will be a lot better place to live in. And not only to humans but also for all animals and plants which will lose their environment if global warming continues like it does now.
