SHAH ALAM, Nov 11 — The people want to see efforts to improve everyone’s awareness on climate change as weather becomes increasingly unpredictable, a Media Selangor survey found.
Marakatham Perumal Subaan, 58, said climate change is becoming more apparent.
“We used to be able to predict the weather, but today’s weather is getting harder to forecast. I think some causes are rapid development and forest clearing,” she added.
She said education on climate change is important to help people understand weather conditions and raise awareness on the importance of conserving the environment to reduce flash floods due to clogged drains.
She also urged people to do their part in keeping their surroundings clean and not just depending on local authorities to manage waste problems.
Nurmaizafitra Jasman, 38, meanwhile said climate change has become commonplace, but future generations must be educated on the phenomenon.
“Education on climate change must be (provided) so coming generations have the knowledge and better understand this issue.
“The people shouldn’t put 100 per cent of the fault on authorities when they themselves don’t take the initiative to maintain cleanliness,” she said, adding that everyone must work together on keeping the environment clean.
Adam Daniel Mohd Yusoff, 21, said the weather is becoming more extreme, as this year’s monsoon came earlier than usual.
He said the government could make use of social media to educate the people and make them more aware of climate change.
“The government could make awareness videos on social media, because nowadays, everyone uses social media,” he added.
On Monday, Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the state government will give focus to the people’s awareness of climate change and pursue education development, in line with efforts to empower Selangor’s economy and face challenges from technological advancements.
He added that climate change must be seen as a crisis that demands serious attention, especially in policymaking, infrastructure development, and matters concerning the people’s well-being.
Amirudin said the Selangor government will expand discussions on climate change to improve the people’s understanding of its effects and how to face the challenge.
