S'pore at risk of heatwaves, more dengue outbreaks as climate change worsens health woes: Report

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Health problems caused by climate change, such as heat stress and mosquito-borne diseases, will continue to worsen unless countries do more to slash planet-warming emissions

health impacts that are directly linked to climate change, from the lethality of extreme weather events to food security scares.

over the past few decades globally, the number of hours and days of scorching temperatures - making it unsafe to exercise - has increased.

countries that are ranked high or very high on the human development index, like Singapore, are most vulnerable to increased dengue outbreaks and heat extremes. Warmer weather allows the Aedes mosquito to breed faster.

Qn: 'Current efforts to conserve the environment are futile gestures.' Comment. (ACJC Promo 2021)