Effects of Air Pollution - Dr. Azhar Ghazali
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Effects of Air Pollution - Dr. Azhar Ghazali

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What is mentioned as a possible cause of the degrading quality of the national environment?

Urban heat island effect

What is cited as causing problems related to ground settlement and buildings cracking?

Effects of particles from burning fuels

Which environmental issue is associated with an apparent increase in air temperature from 32°C to 40°C?

Urban heat island effect

In the context of environmental damages, what contributes to heat radiated from buildings?

<p>Urban heat island effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact does air pollution have on human health according to the text?

<p>Disease outbreaks</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which issue is not directly associated with the effects of the urban heat island effect mentioned in the text?

<p>Chemicals emitted by car traffic</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is identified as a key environmental problem related to air pollution and a lack of green areas?

<p>Urban heat island effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is cited as contributing to ground settlement and buildings cracking issues in the text?

<p>Increased air temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

"Haze (air quality)" is most likely caused by:

<p>&quot;Storm and extreme wind conditions&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does passing the 50 per cent threshold of the population living in urban areas symbolize?

<p>Continuation of rural-to-urban migration with acceleration in the global south</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is identified as both an environmental pressure driver and an opportunity to enhance sustainability?

<p>Rural-to-urban migration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technology is highlighted as providing sound incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency?

<p>Information and communications technologies (ICTs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of the environmental crisis mentioned in the text?

<p>Resort to environmentally riskier technological options</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are emerging economies contributing to the global economy, according to the text?

<p>By playing an increasing role and making contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is mentioned as a new global aspiration and orientation for development in the text?

<p>Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of urban home energy consumption is attributed to the use of cars for commuting?

<p>24%</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sector is responsible for nearly 40% of annual global CO2 emissions according to the text?

<p>Building sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of total annual CO2 emissions are attributed to building operations?

<p>28%</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key strategies mentioned in the text to achieve zero emissions from existing buildings?

<p>Integrating energy upgrades</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much new floor area is expected to be added to the global building stock to accommodate urban growth?

<p>230 billion m2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if widespread existing building decarbonization does not occur according to the text?

<p>Buildings will continue emitting CO2 in 2040</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated world population as of 2018, according to the text?

<p>7.6 billion people</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor has contributed to an increase in the number of migrants and refugees according to the text?

<p>Conflict and environmental degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

What global issue is mentioned as having a significant impact on urbanization?

<p>Climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of population growth, what demographic variable is indicated to be remaining on track?

<p>Aging population</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT cited as a direct consequence of an increase in urbanization?

<p>Technological advancements</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has an increase in urbanization affected the number of migrants and refugees?

<p>Increased due to conflict and environmental degradation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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