GIN
What cause does GIN advocate for?
What are the pollutants?
Poisons, toxins, and metals.
Has Singapore had oil spills?
Yes, in Sentosa for example.
What does thermal pollution mean?
Explains rise or drop in water temperature due to human influence.
What does GIN stand for?
Global Issues Network
Why is chemical pollution bad for the water?
Enters ecosystems that are home to marine life.
What is the pollutant? (hint: be more specific than oil!!)
Liquid petroleum hydrocarbon.
Why is thermal pollution bad for the water?
It causes less oxygen in the water and alters food webs.
List two things that GIN does.
Elementary teaching, tree planting, litter clean ups, etc.
How do pollutants enter the water?
Landfills, sewage discharge, etc.
What are the causes of oil spills?
Factories, storage facilities, pipes, tankers.
What are the causes of thermal pollution?
Power plants, industrial facilities, and paved surfaces.