Why is Taiwan so hot?

In Taiwan, this beautiful island, the high temperatures in recent years seem to be becoming more and more unbearable. The scorching sunshine and stuffy air not only affect our daily lives, but also lurk serious environmental crises. What factors caused Taiwan's "heat wave"? What key role does climate change play? Let’s dig into it.

Factors affecting Taiwan’s high temperatureComplex and diverse, including:

• Geography:Taiwan is located in the subtropics and has the potential for high temperatures.
• Monsoon climate:The weakening of the summer monsoon has trapped hot air, exacerbating high temperatures.
• Urban heat island effect:The heat accumulated in the concrete jungle makes the city significantly hotter than the surrounding areas.
• El Niño phenomenon:The frequent occurrence of El Niño phenomena in recent years has also intensified heat waves in Taiwan.

These factors interact to jointly promote the occurrence of high temperatures in Taiwan.

Key role of climate changeIt cannot be ignored. Rising temperatures caused by global warming are the main driving force behind the intensification of high temperatures in Taiwan. Sea levels continue to rise, also changing weather patterns around Taiwan, further exacerbating the effects of high temperatures. We must face up to the threat of climate change and take proactive action to mitigate its negative impacts.

Facing the challenge of Taiwan's high temperature, we need to adopt a more proactive response strategy.In addition to energy conservation and carbon reduction at the individual level, active actions from the government are also needed, such as: promoting renewable energy, strengthening greening, and improving urban planning to reduce the urban heat island effect. Only through collective efforts can we effectively respond to climate change and safeguard Taiwan's future. More importantly, we need to raise public awareness of climate change and work together for Taiwan's sustainable development.

In Taiwan, this beautiful island, the high temperature in summer is always overwhelming. However, behind the high temperature lies the deep influence of geographical location and topographic factors. We must delve deeper to truly understand the causes of Taiwan’s intense summer heat.

First of all, Taiwan's geographical location, sandwiched between the Pacific Ocean and mainland China, makes it strongly affected by the monsoon. In summer, the warm and moist airflow from the Pacific Ocean, carrying abundant water vapor, is forced to rise due to the terrain barrier of Taiwan Island, condenses into clouds and rain, and brings abundant precipitation. However, this warm and humid airflow also brings heat into Taiwan, causing the temperature of the island to rise. In addition, Taiwan is surrounded by sea, and the heat capacity of the sea is large, which makes the temperature changes in coastal areas more moderate, but inland areas are vulnerable to high temperatures. Here are a few key factors:

• Monsoon effects:Warm and moist air currents from the Pacific Ocean bring high temperatures and rainfall.
• Terrain barrier:Mountains block airflow, causing high temperatures in local areas.
• Ocean heat capacity:Temperature changes are smaller in coastal areas and larger inland.

Secondly, Taiwan’s terrain is complex and changeable, with mountains running across the island and dramatic terrain undulations. The blocking effect of mountains forces the airflow to rise, causing rainfall on the windward slopes and drought and little rain on the leeward slopes. At the same time, heat dissipates slowly in mountainous areas and it is easy to form local high temperatures. In addition, Taiwan's basin topography, such as the Taipei Basin, is prone to forming a heat island effect, exacerbating high temperatures in summer. These topographic factors jointly create Taiwan's unique summer climate.

Finally, human activities also have an impact on Taiwan’s summer high temperatures. Urbanization and industrialization have led to the intensification of the heat island effect, with urban temperatures often being higher than those of surrounding areas. In addition, deforestation and land use changes also affect the region's temperature regulation ability. Therefore, we must face up to the impact of human activities on climate change and take more proactive measures to slow the impact of high temperatures on Taiwan.

• Heat island effect:Urbanization aggravates high temperatures.
• Land use change:Affects regional temperature regulation.
• Human activities:Active measures need to be taken to mitigate the impact.

Taiwan's heat waves have become increasingly intense and overwhelming in recent years. Behind this lies the power of the "heat island effect". It not only affects our comfort, but also has far-reaching impacts on health, economy and environment. We must face it proactively, from urban planning to personal actions, to jointly create a more livable Taiwan.

Key strategies for urban planning:

• Greening the city: Increase the green space coverage, reduce the ambient temperature through the evapotranspiration of plants, and create a cool urban oasis.
• Improving urban design: Adjust building design to reduce the heat island effect, such as using light-colored roofs and increasing ventilation spaces.
• Smart city construction: Use technological means to monitor urban temperatures, predict heat waves, and take timely response measures.
• Strengthen public facilities: Add more public facilities such as pavilions and fountains to provide places for people to rest and cool down.

Active participation in personal action:

• Energy saving and carbon reduction: Reduce the use of energy-intensive electrical appliances, choose energy-saving products, reduce carbon emissions, and thereby slow down global warming.
• Low carbon life: Choose public transportation, bike or walk to reduce car use and reduce the exacerbation of the heat island effect.
• Improve self-awareness: Understand the causes and effects of the heat island effect and proactively take preventive measures, such as drinking more water and avoiding prolonged activities in the hot sun.
• Support sustainable development: Choose environmentally friendly products, support environmentally friendly enterprises, and jointly promote sustainable development to create a better environment for future generations.

Only through a comprehensive strategy can the impact of Taiwan's heat island effect be effectively mitigated. The government, businesses and individuals all have a duty to work together to create a more comfortable and livable Taiwan. Let us work together to create a cooler environment for Taiwan's future.

In Taiwan's summer, the scorching sunshine seems to evaporate the earth. Why is the temperature in Taiwan always so overwhelming? There is no single answer, but a complex interweaving of environmental factors. From the influence of geographical location, to the urban heat island effect, to the intensification of climate change, these factors are jointly driving the temperature in Taiwan to rise. We need to dig deeper to find effective solutions.

Geographical location and terrainplays a key role. Taiwan is surrounded by sea and has complex terrain, making it difficult for hot air to escape. The isolation of mountains also leads to significant temperature differences in local areas. also,urbanizationThe rapid development of cities has also intensified the urban heat island effect. There are many high-rise buildings, and the heat absorbed and released by the concrete floors makes the city's temperature much higher than that of the surrounding suburbs. We must re-examine urban planning and actively promote greening to mitigate the urban heat island effect.

climate changeThe impact cannot be ignored. The trend of global warming has caused Taiwan's temperature to rise year by year. Extreme weather events, such as heat waves and heavy rains, are also becoming more frequent. We need to actively promoteCarbon reduction measures, and strengthen the early warning mechanism of climate change in order to effectively respond to future climate challenges. Here are a few key strategies:

• Promote the development of renewable energy
• Strengthen building insulation design
• Improve urban green coverage rate

These strategies will help mitigate the impact of climate change on Taiwan.

integrated strategyIt is the key to solving Taiwan’s high temperature problem. A single measure is unlikely to be effective. Only by integrating various strategies can we effectively lower the temperature and create a comfortable and livable environment. The government, civil society, and individuals should all actively participate and work together. Only throughCross-domain cooperation, can we find the most effective solution to make Taiwan’s summer less difficult. We need to actively promoteSmart Citydevelopment, using scientific and technological means to monitor temperature changes and provide more accurate predictions and warnings. Only in this way can we truly move towards a comfortable and livable Taiwan.