Nearly 100 scientists call for health-centred response to climate change: Report

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Extreme weather events have also shortened the growth of staple crops by up to 10 days, compared with a few decades ago, reducing yield and harvests.

By 2045, temperatures in Singapore could hit 40 deg C on some days, compounded by the urban heat island effect.

There are more vulnerable populations we need to protect – delivery workers, healthcare workers, underground workers. Thermal discomfort can compromise learning in schools. 

The Republic is also at risk of worsened dengue outbreaks, since warmer weather allows the Aedes mosquito to breed more quickly.

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