Part 7/8:
The final part of the discussion centers on what individuals can do to mitigate heat and reduce energy consumption. In Singapore, personal choices account for about 30% of the country's energy use, indicating a significant opportunity for impact.
Suggestions include changing transportation habits—favoring energy-efficient options like the MRT, which runs on electricity and produces fewer emissions than combustion engines.
Moreover, small adjustments, such as raising air conditioning settings by just one degree, can lead to energy savings of up to 5%. These individual actions, when multiplied across the population, can contribute substantially to fighting climate change and mitigating urban heat effects.