Commentary: How effectively can Singapore adapt to sea-level rise?
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As a low-lying island, Singapore is especially vulnerable to the "grave threat" of rising sea levels, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong warned. (File photo: AFP/Roslan RAHMAN)
In a commentary, SMU Associate Professor of Humanities, Winston Chow discussed three general approaches in dealing with the threat of sea level rise as well as the challenge in assessing the effectiveness of the options for Singapore.