2nd: F vs 3rd [6]

3rd: Timeline or (un)Expectedness [7]

Having read E, I am still not surprised by F as the claim by F that Singapore is able to cope with the impacts of climate change is supported by the background information. Just as F suggests that Singapore can cope with the issues like food insecurity that stem from climate change via innovation, the background information says "addressing climate change brings about numerous opportunities. Innovations in food production, such as vertical farming and lab-grown meat, can improve food security and bring about new business prospects.", suggesting that through innovation in agriculture, farming and food production, Singapore will be able to mitigate the impacts of food insecurity that comes from climate change to a large extent. Since the claim F is supported by the background information, F is reliable and hence I am still not surprised by F.

Ultimately, having read E, I am not surprised by F as they are both written by government officials who are responsible for governing the country, hence it is not surprising that they would both state the plans that Singapore would adopt to cope with issues like climate change for the well-being of the country. E is written by Mr Lee Hsien Loong, the Prime Minister at the time, and he says "we can implement a 50-100 year solution to this problem (sea level rise). In Singapore, for long-term problems, we can make long-term solutions", suggesting that the plan that the government will adopt to cope and mitigate the harm of sea level rise is a long term plan, protecting Singapore. Similarly, F is written by Ms Grace Fu, Singapore's minister for sustainability and the environment. When referring to climate change affecting food production, F says "By capitalizing the vast potential of food innovation, we are actively leveraging our strengths in bio-technology process." This suggests that the plan the government to cope with food insecurity is to innovate in food production and bio-technology, protecting Singapore. Since it is expected that government officials would lay out the plans Singapore has to cope with climate change, I am not surprised by F after reading E.

I am not surprised again by the Source E as source F supports it. Source F is stating how "tackling climate change is an urgent global priority ", this is again showing that even one of the biggest technology companies like google is addressing this issue on climate change, showing how big of a problem is climate change in this society. The source then says that "long term contracts to use renewable energy such as wind and solar power", displaying Google´s way to tackle against climate change and how it is doing its part to mitigate their carbon emmsions when they are conducting their businesses. Since Souce B supports Source F , then source F is reliable , and I am not surprised by Source F

I am not surprised by source F as due to the context. During 2022 or late 2022, the whole world has been diverting its attention on the progressive worsening of climate change, which is trying to be solved by Unites Nations, ASEAN, large countries like America or China. Singapore being one of the main trading hubs in ASEAN displaying its worries and ways to tackle climate change is not surprising at all but rather expected as we will be trying to set an example for the countries surrounding us. The source shows how a minster is showing her worries towards climate change, which should be done by them, fomenting a solidarity amongst the people. This would help Singapore a lot as our vulneribilty towards climate change will drop alot if the people knows how to face it. Hence, i am not suprised by Source F due to the context it as published in

I am not surprised by Source F due to its purpose. Source F was published by Ms. Grace Fu, Singapore's Minister for Sustainability and the Environment. As such, she would speak of positive things in Singapore that can mitigate or adapt to climate change. This causes the readers to feel assured that there is a way to cope with climate change, rather than worrying about the effects of it. As such, to reduce worry among the public, Ms Grace Fu would then post such things. Therefore I am not surprised by Source F due to its purpose.

I am again not surprised agaiun by Source F. since Source F highlights the dangers of rising food insecurity and its effects, because of Climate Change, source B further supports this by saying, ''I’m thrilled to announce that in 2017 Google will reach 100% renewable energy for our global operations — including both our data centres and offices. This is a huge milestone. We were one of the first corporations to create large-scale, long-term contracts to use renewable energy such as wind and solar power.'' In saying this, Source B further supports F in stating how food insecurity is an important rising issue that we are facing today and that we need to take the necessary steps against it, hence it is not surprisng when Source F states how the Singapore Government is planning actions to cope with food insecurity. Hence, since Source B supports F, I am not surprised.

I am ultimately not surprised by what F is telling me since iboth E and F are written by government officials. Since it is Singapore's government who is presenting these statements on the issues of climate change, it adds on to the sources' reliability as the government is the main group who makes the big decisions and plans for the future of Singapore. Hence I am not surprised by what F is telling me

Source F reflects that same proactive and forward-looking approach. Ms. Grace Fu highlights Singapore’s investment in a new S$61 million cultured meat facility to strengthen food security — another major issue linked to global challenges like climate change and geopolitical conflicts. Just as Singapore is preparing in advance for climate change (Source E), it is also preparing for food-related risks by using biotechnology and innovation (Source F).

I am ultimately not surprised by source F. Both sources show that Singapore is committed to using technology, long-term planning, and investment to address serious environmental and global challenges. Source F is consistent with the ideas in Source E.

After reading the context of source F, I am

again not surprised by source F. Source F was a message from Singapore's Minister for sustainability and the environment, Grace Fu. So of course she would say that Singapore is coping well with climate change's impact on Singapore's food supply. Partly to reassure Singaporeans, but also to put attention on the fact that there are organisations in Singapore that are striving towards sustainable food development in Singapore. Being Singapore's minister for sustainability, it is not surprising that she would say something like that.

Ultimately, I am not surprised by what source F says. Since sources E and F were both from ministers of Singapore, it is not surprising that both sources would outline the steps Singapore has taken to manage the impacts of climate change has on it. Albeit sources E and F talking about different impacts of climate change, both sources still highlights the fact that Singapore has good solutions to combat the negative impacts of climate change. Therefore, having read source E, I am not surprised by what source F says since their ultimate goal is the same, which is to shed light on Singapore's attempt to cope with climate change.

I am yet again not surprised by Source E as source B supports it. Source B is by googles senior vice president of technical infrarstructure. He states that ¨tackling climate change is is an urgent global priority¨ and that in 2017 google will reach 100% renewable energy for our global operations¨ this shows that even Google a multi-billion dollar company takes global warming as a serious threat and is trying to take action to slow it down. This supports what source F is saying. Hence since Source B is supporting source F i am not suprised.

Ultimately after reading source E i am not surprised by F again as based on the background knowledge Mr Lee and Ms Fu are both government officials that have to govern the country and not let the citizens be afraid of climate change and that the current government has got it covered, if they do not assure the citizens that they can settle the issue. During the next election the citizens votes may sway to opposition parties that promise to settle the climate change issue. Therefore they have to mention the obvious issue but not let the citizens panic and instead let them feel a sense of relief and that they are in good hands from the current governing party. Hence i am not surprised by F after reading E.

I am not surprised from source F due to its purpose. Source f was from Singapore's Minister of Sustainablilty, Grace Fu and it was to convince the general public of Singapore that Singapore was coping well in terms of food security.Source F states "By capitalising the vast potential of food innovation, we are activly leveraging our strengths in our bio-technology process" Showing that SIngaspore is coping well with food with food security and is developing sustainably. This ultimately will assure the residents that they are doing well in the sustainability sector and will gain trust of the Singaporeabn public

I am not surprised by source F due to its purpose. Source F is a statement made by Grace Fu, which is the Minister of Sustainability and Environment, to reassure people that food security is doing fine and theres nothing to worry about . Hence, she will make positive and optimistic statements about how well the food chain and food supply is going in SIngapore despite major events simultaneously occurring in the world , such as , Ukraine War. Furthermore, she emphasised on the part where there was increasing number of food innovations which is able to support not only Singapore’s reputation as a food innovation hub but also food technology to achieve food sustainability. This will result in people to know about how much did Singapore progress in achieving food security and sustainability and what is going to be done to further improve Singapore on food security. Since Source F is reliable by its purpose, it is not surprising. 

Ultimately, I am not surprised by F as both E and F are from people in the government which is in charged in running Singapore now and for the future. Hence, I can trust their claims as I believe that these professionals now the dangers of Singapore and are finding the best ways to solve and cope with the impacts of climate change. For E, it talks about rising sea levels and for F it talks about food insercurities. Thus, I know both sources are addressing the same big issue of climate change as both are written by the same people in the government where everyone has to agree before making a statement public. As a result I am not surprised about F as after reading source E as both of them are from the same government touching on specific examples of climate change but are addressing the same bigger issue.

Ultimately, I am not suprised with source F, as it is an official statement from an government official. Source F is simply congragulating a company for their innovation in the food technology industry. As a minister grace fu is showing singapores commitment to deal with climate change. Climate change being a global issue especially for youhts, is a concern for many singapoeeans. This ensures that singapores are assured that the government does have plans in place to mitigate the effects of climate change. Thus, based on the prupose of her statement, i am not suprised by source F in how singapore has plans in place to deal with climate change.

I am not surprised by Source F as F is similar to the background information in saying that food innovation against climate change can bring economic benefits to Singapore. In Source F, it states that 'by capitalising the vast potential of food innovation, we are actively leveraging our strengths in bio-technology process' and that 'this can further cement our position in the alternative protein space and our reputation as a food innovation hub.' In the background information, it states that 'Innovations in food production, such as vertical farming and lab-grown meat, can improve food security and bring about new business prospects.'. Both Sources show that innovation in the food and beverage sector that reduces reliance on food sources that may be affected by climate change can bring business and innovation to Singapore, greatly helping our economy. Thus, since both sources are similar, I am not surprised by Source F.

I am not surprised by Source F because of when it was said. Source F was said on 10 June 2022, one year after the 30 by 30 plan was introduced in Singapore. At this time, Singapore was doubling down on actions that curb global warming, attempting to increase awareness about global warming and its impacts. This speech was most likely to talk about what Singapore can and has done about climate change. Since this speech was said at such a suitable timing, Source F is not surprising.

Having read Source E, I am not surprised by Source F, as the background material supports F's argument that Singapore is capable of dealing with the effects of climate change. Just as F implies that Singapore can deal with concerns such as food insecurity caused by climate change through innovation, the background information states that "addressing climate change creates several opportunities. Innovations in food production, such as vertical farming and lab-grown meat, can improve food security and create new business opportunities." This suggests that Singapore can significantly mitigate the effects of food insecurity caused by climate change through innovation in agriculture, farming, and food production. Since the backdrop supports F, Source F is reliable, and hence I am not surprised by Source F.