Air Quality ● Air quality in Singapore is considered unhealthy. ● In August 2016, the PSI exceeded 100 and haze conditions in Singapore hit unhealthy levels. ● In addition to PSI levels, the NEA said that the health impact of haze is also dependent on one's health status and the length and intensity of outdoor activity. Water ● Singapore's water usage reaches a demand of about 430 million gallons per day. ● Today, there are four sources , and the water supply can be divided into "four national taps" ● The different taps are local catchment water, imported water, NEWater and desalinated water. Land Use ● Singapore faces immense challenges in its land-use planning. Given its small size, careful planning is critical for the economic growth and future development of the country. ● Throughout the past 40 years, Singapore has prided itself on sustainable development ● The development has allowed it to achieve economic growth appreciated by its citizens. Transportation ● The three main modes of public transport in Singapore are the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT), buses and taxis. ● Buses are, by far, the most common form of public transportation in Singapore ● Many parts of Singapore, including islands such as Sentosa and Jurong Island are accessible by road. Energy ● Currently, 95% of Singapore's electricity is produced using natural gas, while the rest is produced by coal, oil, municipal waste, and solar. ● Singapore is limited in terms of cost-effective and reliable renewable energy sources. ● There are no hydro resources, our wind speeds and mean tidal range are low, and geothermal energy is not economically viable.
● Solar energy remains the most
viable renewable energy option for Singapore Food and Agriculture ● 90 percent of the country's food comes from overseas imports. ● There is little local agriculture in Singapore ● Singapore's principal exports are petroleum products Green Buildings ● Green buildings are gaining importance in Singapore ● Green Buildings may hold the key to reducing Singapore's carbon footprint as urban development ● The high-tech garden structures range from 80 to 160 feet and collect solar energy to power a nightly light show. Waste ● In 2018, 7.70 million tonnes of solid waste was generated, about 9,000 tonnes less than in 2017
● Singapore destroy more than 2.8 million
tonnes of waste a year, up from 2.4 million tonnes in 2000. ● Singapore's incineration plants generate electricity, but they are also heavy carbon emitters and choke the incentive to recycle. Public Health ● Healthcare in Singapore is supervised by the Ministry of Health of the Singapore Government. ● It largely consists of a government-run universal healthcare system with a significant private healthcare sector. ● Tan Tock Seng Hospital is one of the top hospitals in Singapore References Guidemesingapore.com