Some commentators have called for more drastic action from Singapore's policymakers to "mitigate", or reduce, the effects of climate change.
One academic, for example, wrote pointedly: "We can continue to reject plastic straws, but to significantly reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and future-proof its economy, Singapore must adopt a strategy to shift its reliance on the petroleum and refinery industry."
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