A 2018 map of Johor Baru district showing substantial changes in land surface temperature compared to 13 years ago in 2005.
JOHOR Baru, with its robust ecosystem of economies and beautiful tourist destinations, is under threat from climate change.
A recent land surface temperature (LST) mapping study conducted by social purpose organisation Think City showed five cities in Malaysia recording higher temperatures over the last few decades.
A 2018 map of Johor Baru district showing substantial changes in land surface temperature compared to 13 years ago in 2005.
A 2005 map of Johor Baru district showing fewer red spots (hot land surface temperature).
Johor Baru recorded a peak in temperature, an increase of 6.7º Celsius within a period of 13 years between May 2005 and May 2018, based on a study by Think City. — THOMAS YONG/The Star
Ayub: The state government hopes to address climate change by planting one million trees, in collaboration with all 16 local councils in the state.
Castello: Introducing strategically planted green spaces can reduce atmospheric temperatures to between 2º and 8º Celsius.
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