The Cost of Climate Change in Singapore

The video discusses the economic impact of climate change on Singapore, highlighting the costs of floods and the investments in drainage infrastructure. It explores rainfall trends, storm surges, and sea level rise, emphasizing the potential for increased flooding. The video also addresses future climate challenges, the importance of public awareness, and the need for action to reduce carbon emissions.

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

• $32 million

• $100 billion

• $1.2 billion

• $400 million

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

• A decrease of 5 millimeters per decade

• No significant change

What is a storm surge?

• A type of tropical cyclone

• A sudden increase in temperature

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

• A decrease in atmospheric pressure

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

• $100 billion

• $1.2 billion

• $400 million

• $32 million

How many people attended Singapore's first climate change rally?

• 1700

• 5000

• 100,000

• 10,000

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

• Overestimation of climate risks

• Not actively reducing carbon emissions

• Insufficient public awareness

• Lack of financial resources

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

• Affects food, water, and living conditions globally

• Only impacts coastal regions

• Only affects polar bears

• Limited to wildfires in the Amazon