Are we slowing down our plastic addiction?
It’s been a year since supermarkets in Singapore have stopped giving out free plastic bags. Has that created a dent in our consumption of plastics? Jack Board and Liling Tan wrap their heads around th...
17 Jul 202419min
Is there a future where nuclear energy is safe and viable?
As nations try and find solutions to sustain ever increasing energy needs, nuclear energy is being seriously considered by Southeast Asian countries, including Singapore. Can experts find a way to dea...
10 Jul 202425min
Why oil spills are especially nasty
Oil and water never mix so when there's a spill, all kinds of environmental, financial and even emotional impact ensue. Jack Board and Liling Tan drill deep into the impact of spills and how innovativ...
3 Jul 202421min
Sky high farming solves one climate problem but creates another
The vertical farming revolution is a way to deal with climate impacts on traditional farming and food insecurity. But heavy energy and technology costs are getting in the way of scale and commercial s...
26 Jun 202423min
Why are extinct species coming back in Singapore?
In a country where urbanisation has uprooted native species that used to call our skies, lands and waterways home, some creatures have beaten the odds of extinction … at least for now. Liling Tan spea...
19 Jun 202417min
Coffee or tea: Which comes with a bigger splash of climate guilt?
The debate between coffee and tea is as old as time. For centuries, fans around the world have quarrelled over their health benefits, caffeine content, and popularity. But this week, Jack Board and Li...
12 Jun 202421min
Did we keep to our post-COVID promise of cleaner, greener cities?
Car-free cities, greener pockets and more sustainable homes for the underserved - these were some ideas for cities to transform for a climate challenged world. But have these promises come to fruition...
5 Jun 202422min
The clock is ticking on companies to decarbonise
This episode is brought to you by Schneider Electric, a digital partner for sustainability and efficiency. Whether you buy a new phone or print a document at the office, every action has a carbon foot...
29 Mai 202428min
