What is the urban heat island effect and how can it be mitigated?
The Meteorological Service said Singapore is warming up twice as fast compared to the rest of the world. This is partly due to urban heating, which can impact ecosystems and public health. A sustainable development consultancy said laying out cooling elements throughout cities may be the answer to mitigating the urban heat island effect. Clara Lee reports.
The Meteorological Service said Singapore is warming up twice as fast compared to the rest of the world. This is partly due to urban heating, which can impact ecosystems and public health. A sustainable development consultancy said laying out cooling elements throughout cities may be the answer to mitigating the urban heat island effect. Clara Lee reports.