Saving our skin from harm caused by climate change
Climate change is already wreaking havoc on the weather and food supplies. But now dermatologists worldwide are blaming it for an uptick in skin issues such as cancer, dermatitis and premature skin ag...
13 Mar 202421min
Will the move towards sustainable aviation fuel take flight?
Come 2026, passengers on planes departing from Singapore will have to pay more for their air tickets because carriers will be required to use sustainable aviation fuel. CNA’s Roland Lim was at the Sin...
6 Mar 202423min
Can Singapore's clean energy transition include nuclear and geothermal sources?
During his Budget 2024 speech, Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a S$5 billion Future Energy Fund as part of Singapore’s transition to clean energy. Geothermal and nuc...
28 Feb 202420min
The man with a mission for a billion vegans
Former hedge fund manager Vikas Garg has an ambitious vision – mobilise one billion people to try the vegan lifestyle. The Singapore-based company has expanded its mobile platform app to include a pee...
21 Feb 202423min
Will Coca Cola’s sustainability efforts move the needle on plastic bottle recycling?
Coca Cola recently launched 100 per cent recycled plastic PET bottles in Singapore and Malaysia, paving the way for other companies to reduce virgin plastic waste. But critics say the beverage behemot...
14 Feb 202424min
Here’s how your table at home can be made from cardboard
Fast furniture is a growing scourge for the planet. Nearly 11 million tonnes of tables, chairs and the like are thrown out each year, according to a 2018 EU report. Peter Ortner, an assistant professo...
8 Feb 202417min
Predicting the next pandemic
How are warmer temperatures accelerating the spread of pathogens and what role does climate migration play in disease outbreaks? Dr Mary Rodgers, who manages the Abbott Global Viral Surveillance Progr...
31 Jan 202422min
Can ‘Long Island’ save Singapore from rising sea levels?
Singapore’s “Long Island” project will unfold over the next few decades with the aim of providing coastal protection. But what are the trade-offs to the environment? Dr Stephen Chua, research assistan...
24 Jan 202417min
