By 2045, temperatures in Singapore could hit 40 deg C on some days due to a warming planet. - the hottest we’ve experienced this year is 36.7 or 36.8 degrees Celsius. And with the heat turning up - the use of cooling systems will only increase. But - systems such as air conditioning use a large amount of energy - it hurts the environment, and with energy prices the way they are now, it also burns a hole in the pocket. On Sustainable Singapore, Melissa Hyak speaks to Swati Mandloi, Market Transformation Manager at WWF-Singapore to find out how to balance cooling and reaching energy consumption targets.



01:44: Where does Singapore stand in the use of cooling systems?

02:39: Is there such a thing as a clean cooling system? 

06:10: What are clean cooling interventions?

08:07: What kind of infrastructure changes are needed to implement more sustainable cooling systems?

By 2045, temperatures in Singapore could hit 40 deg C on some days due to a warming planet. - the hottest we’ve experienced this year is 36.7 or 36.8 degrees Celsius. And with the heat turning up - the use of cooling systems will only increase. But - systems such as air conditioning use a large amount of energy - it hurts the environment, and with energy prices the way they are now, it also burns a hole in the pocket. On Sustainable Singapore, Melissa Hyak speaks to Swati Mandloi, Market Transformation Manager at WWF-Singapore to find out how to balance cooling and reaching energy consumption targets.
 
01:44: Where does Singapore stand in the use of cooling systems?
02:39: Is there such a thing as a clean cooling system? 
06:10: What are clean cooling interventions?
08:07: What kind of infrastructure changes are needed to implement more sustainable cooling systems?

Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.

Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.

Airing weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the show brings clarity to the stories shaping Singapore and the world — from current affairs and global developments to business trends and industry shifts. Through insightful conversations and fresh perspectives, Lynlee explores what’s driving the headlines and where things are heading next.

Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.

Take a step back, refocus, and Reset with Lynlee.
Airing weekdays from 1pm to 4pm, the show brings clarity to the stories shaping Singapore and the world &mdash; from current affairs and global developments to business trends and industry shifts. Through insightful conversations and fresh perspectives, Lynlee explores what&rsquo;s driving the headlines and where things are heading next.
Featuring segments like Viewpoint, Industry Insight and Suite Talk, Reset goes beyond the noise to offer thoughtful analysis, real-world context and ideas that help you recalibrate for the rest of your day.