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.
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