commentary

http://innerv0ice.blogspot.com/2007/05/in-view-of-global-warming-many.html

I do not agree that Singapore can go car-less. Instead, Singapore can try to cut down the number of cars in the country.

It is not possible for Singapore to go car-less as there are a portion of the population that need private cars so that it is more accessible for them to reach places in the country. For example, my father need to travel to many different places in a day due to work. Thus, having a private car is undeniably more convienent than waiting ten to thirty minutes at the bus stop or train station for public transport. Of course, some may suggest taking a cab. However, it is not possible to take a cab everytime as the fees are high.

Though Singapore is not able to go car-less, we should still try to reduce the numbers. Besides reviewing the car ownership, the government should also educate the public in taking public transport over private cars. More canpiagns like 'no-car days' should be organised and perhaps getting more public members involved in such campaigns. In addition, the public should be kept informed about the present situation of global warming. This can be done through putting up the newst information regading global warming on the notice board at the basement of the flats. Not only that, the young should also be educated so that they are more aware of global warming and contribute by going green. Besides studying the causes of global warming and the consequences of it, the school should engage the students in how to conribute in controlling global warming. Through this, the students can be encouraged to take public transport instead of private cars and other ways of reducing carbon dioxide emission or preventing the further worserning of global warming could be taught.