Singapore comes up with new ways to beat the heat

Global warming combined with the urban heat island effect will send temperatures soaring in all big cities unless mitigation measures are taken. — ST

People in Singapore have been feeling the heat since long before climate change dominated discussions on rising temperatures around the world.

The reason? The urban heat island effect – a phenomenon where buildings, roads and vehicles release heat into the environment, especially at night. Studies show this has caused temperature differences of up to 7°C between urban and less built-up areas of Singapore.