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How Singapore Is Trying to Build a Climate-Proof City

How Singapore Is Trying to Build a Climate-Proof City

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 The source provides an extensive overview of Singapore's comprehensive strategy for climate resilience, detailing the existential threats faced by the densely populated island nation, such as rising sea levels and intensifying heatwaves. It thoroughly explains the Singapore Green Plan 2030, which serves as the national blueprint setting ambitious targets, including achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and quadrupling solar energy capacity. The episode meticulously breaks down Singapore’s approach across multiple pillars, which include fortifying coasts with multi-billion-dollar defenses, aggressively greening the urban environment through programs like "City in Nature" and ABC Waters, and ensuring robust water and energy security through technological advancements like NEWater and solar integration. Finally, the source emphasizes the role of smart technology integration and a rising carbon tax in achieving these goals, positioning Singapore as a global pioneer despite significant land constraints.
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