Personal Response: "Singapore to get hotter, more extreme weather in future"

Date of publish: The Straits Times, Thursday, 16 April 2015

Summary:

Singapore at the end of this century is expected to be hotter, and have more extreme weather fluctuations. Based on extreme climate projections, temperatures could hit 36.7 degree Celsius. Even if some actions are taken, however, Singapore is still likely to become hotter and have more pronounced contrasts between the wetter and drier months. 

Reader Response:

We feel that yes, it is important for Singapore to take actions with regards to the weather. However, we feel that it actually all comes down to we, Singaporeans' efforts to maintain the environment. We can maintain the environment by not "contributing" to the pollution to the air. For example, smoking, burning of rubbish etc. If there is lesser air pollution, there will be lesser greenhouse gases produced and so, the temperature for the surroundings will not be so high. Other than reducing the chances of global warming, we can also do our part by making small little efforts that can make a huge difference if everyone follow suits. We can apply the 3Rs- Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in our daily lives. When going to the supermarket we should use environmental-friendly grocery bags instead of non-biodegradable plastic bags. If there is a need to use them, we must reduce the number of plastic bags we are using and reuse them if possible. If everyone plays their part by saving the environment, we will have a better Singapore to live in. Our home, we take charge!

Lim Ze Hui, Alvina (13)

Kenneth Kwan Yu Heng (30)