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Climate Change (Impacts Of Climate Change (Urban Heat Island Effect…
Climate Change
Impacts Of Climate Change
BioDiversity
Affected by small temperature increases of 1.5 to 2.5 degrees celsius.
Nutrient storage, Soil Formations, and pollution absorption affected.
Urban Heat Island Effect
Effect On Human Health
Heat stress caused by the increase in temperature.
Strongly impacts elderly, kids and infants.
People fall sick and experience more discomfort.
Warmer Urban areas as buildings retain and emit heat.
Increased use of air conditioning, which may bring up energy usage of singapore
Higher domestic carbon emissions
Water Resources
Sudden Rainfall
May cause flooding due to the drainage systems blocked by debris in the water or there might be too much water .
Flash Floods
Lack of Rainfall/Drought
SIngapore might experience low levels of water in our reservoirs, or worse dry out.
Unreliable source of water for Singapore.
Food Security
Food in singapore is mostly imported.
Crops from other countries might be affected, leading to increase of food prices and decrease of certain food supply
Rise Of Sea Level
Singapore is a low lying island, with most parts of our country only 15m above sea level.
Increase in global temperature leads to ice melting at the poles.
Sea Levels rise and some parts of Singapore and other nations might be flooded.
Measures taken to counter climate change
Individual Roles
conserving energy
Use Fans instead of Air conditioning
Use energy efficient electronics.
5 ticks energy rating.
Refridgerators,Washing machines,etc.
Tubular flourescent lamps and compact flourescent lamps.
Conserve Water
use water efficient electronics.
take shorter showers
Get around using public transport
cut down carbon emissions from vehicles.
use electric cars or hybrid cars.
Spread Awareness of climate change
Encourage others to do the right thing for the environment.
minimise waste production.
use reusable/recyclable products.
Nations Role
vector borne diseases.
mosquito control and surveillance
managing waters and floods
enlargement of water catchment areas and investment into new water purification technology
built an extensive drainage system to prevent flooding in many areas
preserving biodiversity
national biodiversity strategy and action plan
protecting coastlines
reclaimed land to be build 125cm above highest recorded tide to prevent flooding
keeping the city cool
Green Mark to encourage eco friendliness in companies and buildings