Group 5 Writings

By Firly Abi Yakhsya (1209624159)  Smoking remains a serious health problem that affects many people around the world. This happens because tobacco products contain harmful substances like nicotine and tar, which can damage the body, especially the lungs and heart. These chemicals enter the body when someone smokes and can lead to health problems over time. People who smoke have a much higher chance of developing serious diseases such as lung cancer, heart disease, and chronic lung conditions like asthma or respiratory infections. Smoking also harms people who don’t smoke, such as family members or children, through secondhand smoke. Besides damaging health, smoking increases medical costs and lowers work productivity. Because of all these effects, it is important for both governments and individuals to work together to reduce smoking. Programs that help people quit and rules that limit tobacco use are needed so that fewer people get sick in the future.

  By Aufa Zaafarani Hazwan (1209624158) California is facing a severe freshwater shortage that is significantly impacting daily life and business operations across the state. This crisis stems from an unprecedented drought and rising temperatures, which have drastically reduced water availability. In response, the state government has implemented strict regulations on water usage for both urban residents and municipalities. Agricultural producers have been especially hard-hit, relying increasingly on expensive groundwater reserves to sustain crop production. The tourism industry has also suffered particularly ski resorts due to the lack of snow in the mountains. At the same time, drier forests have heightened the risk of devastating wildfires. With little rainfall in sight, Californians must continue to adopt and strengthen water conservation efforts to safeguard their remaining freshwater resources.