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Summary Reader Response Final: Five years since Paris Agreement, world must get ambitious on climate action

  In the recent news release, “Five years since Paris Agreement, world must get ambitious on climate action”, Sharma (2020) addressed the world’s efforts to combat climate change by holding a global Climate Ambition Summit to discuss strategies for carbon neutrality. During the summit, 45 nationally determined contributions (NDC) and 24 net-zero commitments have been announced by leaders worldwide to reduce the impacts of climate change. Sharma stated that the British government has withdrawn its monetary support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas. Additionally, he mentioned the United Kingdom’s (UK) and Singapore’s government exchange on educating each other regarding grid decarbonisation. He claims that Singapore plays a vital role in supporting regional energy transitions, keen on imparting its knowledge for a sustainable planet. Thus, he believes that contribution is not an individual effort, and it is proven by our existing pandemic to work together and achieve succes...

Full Summary reader response Draft 2: Five years since Paris Agreement, world must get ambitious on climate action

In the recent news release, “Five years since Paris Agreement, world must get ambitious on climate action”,  Sharma (2020)  addressed the world’s efforts to combat climate change by holding a global Climate Ambition Summit to discuss strategies for carbon neutrality.  During the summit, 45 nationally determined contributions (NDC) and 24 net-zero commitments have been announced by leaders worldwide to reduce the impacts of climate change. Sharma stated that the British government has withdrawn its monetary support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas. Additionally, he mentioned the United Kingdom’s (UK) and Singapore’s government exchange on educating each other regarding grid decarbonisation. He claims that Singapore plays a vital role in supporting regional energy transitions, keen on imparting its knowledge for a sustainable planet. Thus, he believes that contribution is not an individual effort, and it is proven by our existing pandemic to work together and achi...

Full Summary reader response Draft 1: "Five years since Paris Agreement, world must get ambitious on climate action"

In the recent news release, “Five years since Paris Agreement, world must get ambitious on climate action”,  Sharma (2020)  addressed the world’s efforts to combat climate change by holding a global Climate Ambition Summit to discuss strategies for carbon neutrality.  During the summit, 45 nationally determined contributions (NDC) and 24 net-zero commitments have been announced by leaders worldwide to reduce the impacts of climate change. Sharma stated that the British government has withdrawn its monetary support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas. Additionally, he mentioned the United Kingdom’s (UK) and Singapore’s government exchange on educating each other regarding grid decarbonisation. He claims that Singapore plays a vital role in supporting regional energy transitions, keen on imparting its knowledge for a sustainable planet. Thus, he believes that contribution is not an individual effort, and it is proven by our existing pandemic to work together and achi...

Summary Draft 2: "Five years since Paris Agreement, world must get ambitious on climate action"

During the summit, 45 nationally determined contributions(NDC) and 24 net-zero commitments have been announced by leaders worldwide to reduce the impacts of climate change. Sharma stated that the British government has withdrawn their monetary support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas. Additionally, he mentioned the United Kingdom’s (UK) and Singapore’s government exchange on educating each other regarding grid decarbonisation. He claims that Singapore plays a vital role in supporting regional energy transitions, keen on imparting its knowledge for a sustainable planet. Thus, he believes that contribution is not an individual effort, and it is proven by our existing pandemic to work together and achieve success. In my opinion, I agree with Sharma that working together, sharing crucial information and resources will be the key to combat climate change. Alok, S. (2020, 20 December). Commentary: Five years since Paris Agreement, world must get ambitious on climate action. Chann...

Summary Draft 1: "Five years since Paris Agreement, world must get ambitious on climate action"

  In the recent news release, “Five years since Paris Agreement, world must get ambitious on climate action”, Sharma (2020) addressed the world’s efforts to combat climate change by holding a global Climate Ambition Summit to discuss a strategy for carbon neutrality. During the summit, 45 nationally determined contributions(NDC) and 24 net-zero commitments have been announced by leaders worldwide to reduce the impacts of climate change.  Sharma stated that the British government will withdraw their monetary support for the fossil fuel energy sector overseas. Additionally, he mentioned the United Kingdom’s (UK) and Singapore’s government exchange on educating each other regarding grid decarbonisation. He claims that Singapore plays a vital role in supporting regional energy transitions, keen on imparting its knowledge for a sustainable planet. Thus, he believes that contribution is not an individual effort, and it is proven by our existing pandemic to work together and achieve ...

Self-Introduction

 Dear Professor Blackstone, I am Stanley Quek, a year one civil engineering student in your effective communication class, and I hope this letter will allow you to know me better. I graduated from Ngee Ann Polytechnic in 2018 with a diploma in aerospace electronics with a minor in business. I went from learning how to fly a plane to learning how to programme the different types of equipment utilised in the plane. You must be wondering why did I change my specialisation from aerospace to civil engineering when these two disciplines have little to no relations. My father’s business is specialised in warehouse renovation and revolves around civil engineering, but he has no formal education on it. Being a civil engineering student, I hope to bring forth my knowledge and be a great successor in his place. In terms of communication, I am very outspoken, and I am not afraid to speak my mind as long as it is factual. I view it as both a strength and a weakness because not every type of per...

The importance of communication skills for engineers

 “Employers identify communication as one of the basic competencies every graduate should have, asserting that the ability to communicate is valuable for obtaining employment and maintaining successful job performance.” By Sherwyn Morreale, Michael Osborn & Judy Pearson, Professors of Communication (2000). This quote shows how communication is essential in the workforce, the ability to communicate effectively is vital in the workforce as it enhances your portfolio and increases the chances of employment. Good communication skills is the stepping stone to success in any jobs as this ability can help a workplace increase productivity, prevent conflict and reduce the error of miscommunication.