The Cost of Climate Change in Singapore

The video discusses the economic and environmental impacts of climate change on Singapore, highlighting the costs of floods and the need for infrastructure investment. It explores underestimated economic risks, increasing rainfall trends, and the threat of storm surges. The Singapore government plans significant spending to mitigate these effects, but public awareness and action remain limited. The video emphasizes the importance of addressing climate change globally to ensure a sustainable future.

What is the estimated cost of flooding events in Singapore between 2000 and 2015?

• $400 million

• $32 million

• $100 billion

• $1.2 billion

What is the trend in annual rainfall in Singapore since 1980?

• A decrease of 9 millimeters per decade

• An increase of 9 millimeters per decade

• No change in rainfall

• A decrease of 5 millimeters per decade

What is a storm surge?

• A decrease in atmospheric pressure

• A temporary rise in sea level due to atmospheric and wind effects

• A sudden increase in temperature

• A type of earthquake

How much is the Singapore government planning to spend to protect against climate change?

• $1.2 billion

• $100 billion

• $32 million

• $400 million

What was the attendance at Singapore's first climate change rally?

• 1700 people

• 10,000 people

• 100,000 people

• 500 people

What is the main concern expressed about Singapore's response to climate change?

• Lack of financial resources

• Insufficient public awareness

• Not actively reducing carbon emissions

• Overestimation of climate risks

What is the potential impact of climate change on everyday life?

• Only affects polar bears

• No significant impact

• Limited to wildfires in the Amazon

• Impacts food, water, and living conditions globally