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Looking into solutions to reduce urban heat
In a CNA news segment, Prof. Winston Chow and Dr Jimeno Fonseca describe what contributes to the urban heat island effect and how it can be mitigated with strategies such as district energy.
Public awareness as a complement to research by Cooling Singapore
A Straits Times opinion article describes the Cooling Singapore project and discusses the importance of being environmentally responsible citizens to complement the scientific research being done.
Making walking more comfortable and enjoyable
How can pedestrian comfort be improved? Dr Alexander Erath, Prof. Bige Tuncer and Dr Michael van Eggermond share their insights in the Urban Redevelopment Authority's (URA) Skyline magazine.
A virtual approach to tackling heat
In its second phase, the Cooling Singapore team is developing a digital urban climate twin to enable climate-sensitive urban design to improve thermal comfort, liveability and sustainability.
New approach of accounting for carbon loss from mangrove deforestation
Dr Dan Richards and co-authors found that the loss of global carbon stocks from mangrove deforestation is not as dire as previously portrayed, with implications for carbon credit schemes.