Tag Archives: environment

Singapore Haze: Better Air Quality in the East

Posted on September 12, 2011 by bookjunkie

I was checking the PSI readings and those living in the Eastern part of Singapore can rejoice as you have better air quality. Perhaps it’s due to the sea breeze or the direction of the wind? I’m not sure. Those … Continue reading →

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The Awful Haze is Back

Posted on October 20, 2010 by bookjunkie

It’s so frustrating that no matter how efficient your government is, they can’t do anything about this problem, because this particular environmental problem it’s out of their hands. I was thinking the farmers in Sumatra must be choking on the … Continue reading →

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Bhutan – The Land of Happiness

Posted on May 18, 2010 by bookjunkie

Bhutan is a mountainous country between India and China. It is nestled in the Eastern Himalayas and brought us the concept of Gross National Happiness. It was brought into being in 1972 by the king of Bhutan, the brilliant, Jigme … Continue reading →

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US Oil Spill by BP explained in a Video

Posted on May 7, 2010 by bookjunkie

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLiqvZOP8TY&feature=popt00us08] I didn’t realize how bad the oil spill was till I saw this.  It is pretty horrifying how our Oceans are being polluted. Even more horrifying are reports that the spill is spreading faster than expected. And why is … Continue reading →

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