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How we can beat the heat in Singapore<\/h1>\n

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As the mercury rises, so does the need for awareness about the growing risks from Singapore\u2019s steamy temperatures.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Even if you\u2019re not aware, we\u2019re all affected by rising temperatures, especially when combined with Singapore\u2019s high humidity.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Heat is changing our behaviour and many of us actively avoid being exposed to it by limiting our time outdoors. But that can reduce our true potential by curbing exercise and access to fresh air and by spending more time in front phones and televisions, harming our vision \u2013 and even reducing vitamin D intake.<\/p>\n

But for those who work outside, they have fewer choices. And those without regular access to air-conditioning are also at increasing risk.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, much is being done to help people and educate them on the growing threat from rising temperatures caused by climate change and hotter urban environments.\u00a0<\/p>\n

And for this special episode of the Green Pulse podcast, co-hosts Audrey Tan and David Fogarty – who are also ST\u2019s assistant news editor and deputy foreign editor respectively – speak with a dynamic duo who have helped shape Singapore\u2019s response to heat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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