Unchecked climate change will see 'survival of the richest'

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"For too long, vested interests have peddled the false story that economic growth and tackling climate change are incompatible," he said. "This is nonsense."

"In fact, failing to tackle global heating is a sure-fire recipe for economic disaster." He also cited a study showing that shifting to a low-carbon economy could create 65 million new jobs worldwide by 2030, and boost growth by US$26 trillion (S$35.2 trillion)

Qns:

11. Assess the view that attempts to control climate change can never be truly effective. (Cam. 2017)

 2.  In your society, how well are the demands of the economy and the environment balanced? (Cam. 2015)

  3. Environmental concerns and economic growth cannot co-exist. Do you agree? (Cam. 2011)

Aussie PM rejects 'reckless' calls for curbs on coal as fires rage on

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Other than the US, Australia is another useful example of a first world nation that lacks the political will to embark on climate change due to considerations for economic growth and job protection....

He has fiercely defended the lucrative coal industry in Australia, the world's largest exporter of coal and liquefied natural gas (LNG). The country produces a third of global coal exports and the industry provides work in key swing electoral districts.

"I am not going to write off the jobs of thousands of Australians by walking away from traditional industries," Mr Morrison told the Seven Network, in one of several morning interviews rejecting calls for further action.

While Mr Morrison says Australia is responsible for just 1.3 per cent of global carbon emissions, its fossil fuel exports account for an estimated 7 per cent of the world's carbon emissions when the exported coal and LNG is burned.

RWS says it's not aware of incident in viral dolphin video

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Relate to last year's 'A' level AQ on zoo....strictly-speaking, you cant really use this example as dolphins are found in aquariums, not zoos, but u can establish this comparison or parallel in ur argument...
Interesting, such issues on animals transplanted from their natural habitat facing stress fitting in, is less of a concern when applied to plants. We have got numerous plants species transplanted from South Africa to the Cloud Forest Dome in our Gardens by the Bay, and there's no protest about infringement of 'plant rights'!

Religion may be a lifeline for some low-income seniors

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Having a religion may have helped low-income residents improve mental resilience and coping...Alternatively, residents with religious affiliations may also have access to community services provided by religious organisations, such as free clinics or befriender services...

Qn: ’Religion is an important part of the lives of young people today.’ Consider whether this is true in your society. (Cam. 2019)

S'pore Zoo welcomes baby white rhino

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Relate to the 2019 'A' level AQ on zoo....how zoos provide a sanctuary for endangered animals and help them to breed....

"The combined effort of successful conservation breeding programmes has allowed the species, which was once in serious threat from extinction, to make a successful comeback, and it is now relatively stable in the wild," WRS said.

White rhinos are considered near threatened in the wild on the International Union for Conservation of Nature's Red List of Threatened Species.