Singapore plans to plant 1 million additional trees by 2030, and research suggests well-placed shade could cut outdoor heat stress by 3°C to 5°C while models show trees may reduce summer air-conditioning energy use by 6% to 9% in humid cities
Singapore will plant 1 million more trees by 2030. Well-placed shade could cut heat stress by 3-5°C and trim air-conditioning energy use by 6% to 9%.