no shi* when it chop off so many tree in recent year         10.4ha of forest in Woodlands to be cleared from 2026 Forests at Sembawang & Woodlands to be cleared for housing Young forest in Bukit Batok to be cleared for housing 31ha of forested areas in Bedok to make way for 10,000 new homes in Bayshore 33-hectare Dover forest to be cleared for housing projects Western Catchment forest clearing: PUB to set more measures to blunt impact on wildlife Kranji woodland forest cleared Parts of Western Catchment forest to be cleared for expansion of water plant Massive forest clearance next to Lower Seletar Reservoir Part of Tengah forest corridor to be cleared     https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/part-of-tengah-forest-corridor-to-be-cleared-for-viaducts-replanted https://www.facebook.com/groups/naturesocietysingapore/posts/10158844865438213/ https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/parts-of-western-catchment-forest-to-be-cleared-for-expansion-of-water-plant https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/how-the-unauthorised-clearing-of-kranji-woodland-happened https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/western-catchment-forest-clearing-pub-to-set-more-measures-to-blunt-impact-on-wildlife-after-public-feedback https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/dover-forest-to-be-used-for-both-housing-and-nature https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/prioritise-nature-green-spaces-urban-planning-experts-residents-bedok-forest-bayshore-project-housing-mrt-3043821 https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/young-forest-in-bukit-batok-to-be-cleared-for-housing-study-proposes-retaining-some-vegetation https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/studies-reveal-environmental-impact-of-upcoming-developments-in-sembawang-woodlands https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/about-10-4ha-of-forest-in-woodlands-to-be-cleared-from-2026-for-industrial-mixed-use

Here’s a breakdown of what’s driving those sweaty nights: Rising Nighttime Temperatures: What’s Happening?   Global warming is intensifying: Singapore’s overall climate has warmed significantly over the past 50 years. Nights are especially affected, with minimum temperatures creeping higher year after year. Urban heat island effect: Dense concrete, asphalt, and buildings trap heat during the day and release it slowly at night. This keeps urban areas like Ang Mo Kio warmer than rural zones like Tengah. Reduced cooling at night: Natural cooling is hampered by the lack of vegetation and open spaces. Air conditioners and vehicles also release residual heat, compounding the effect. Climate projections: Singapore’s National Climate Change Study predicts that warm nights (≥26.3°C) will become the norm for most of the year. Days over 35°C will also double by century’s end. Yes, urban development—especially high-rise clustering and dense infrastructure—has a larger localized impact on Singapore’s nighttime heat than global climate change alone. The urban heat island (UHI) effect can raise temperatures by up to 4.3°C compared to undeveloped areas. Urban Heat Island vs Climate Change: Singapore’s Case Urban Heat Island (UHI) Effect   High-rise clusters trap and re-radiate heat, especially on windless nights. A study by NUS found that compact high-rise zones were 4.3°C hotter than undeveloped land in Lim Chu Kang. Low-rise areas with vegetation were only 2.5°C warmer than rural baselines, showing how greenery mitigates heat. Man-made surfaces like concrete and asphalt absorb heat during the day and release it slowly at night, keeping temperatures elevated. Hottest Estates at Night Compact high-rise zones trap heat and cool slowly:   Estate Nighttime Heat Profile Heat-Trapping Factors Ang Mo Kio ~4°C above rural baseline Dense high-rise clusters, limited airflow Toa Payoh ~4°C above baseline Older concrete-heavy design, minimal greenery Chinatown area ~4.3°C above baseline Urban canyon effect, high building density These zones experience urban heat island spikes on windless nights, with temperatures up to 4.3°C higher than undeveloped land.

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