Singapore's S$100 Billion Climate Plan Embraces District Cooling to Reduce Air Conditioning Use
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Sing Yee Ong, Ishika Mookerjee, Todd Woody
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Summary
Singapore, a major per capita user of air conditioning in Asia, is shifting toward more efficient cooling solutions like district cooling as part of a S$100 billion climate adaptation plan. The article explores the decades-old technology being used to cool entire neighborhoods underground, alongside a UN assessment of ocean health.
Key quotes
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The government is keen to kick the habit in favor of more efficient solutions including district cooling.
It's part of a S$100 billion climate adaptation plan.
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