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Green Pulse Podcast

To boost energy security, is solar independence for Singapore possible?

Engagement at UN climate conference remains urgent despite countries’ competing priorities: Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said it is important that the attention of global political leaders are drawn on climate action for COP31.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said it is important that the attention of global political leaders are drawn on climate action for COP31.

How is the cryptic painted frog settling in to its new Pulau Ubin home? It’s a singing success

(From left) Lim Hui En, Mila Natalia Swyny, Rachel Tan, and Keon Lim monitors Pulau Ubin’s rare Cryptic Painted Frog using audio tech to track breeding activity.
(From left) Lim Hui En, Mila Natalia Swyny, Rachel Tan, and Keon Lim monitors Pulau Ubin’s rare Cryptic Painted Frog using audio tech to track breeding activity.

Science Talk

Does what we do make a difference to tackling climate change? I’m taking that question to COP31

Ying Tong, co-founder of social enterprise The Interchange, sharing how to repurpose a rice bag at a workshop. She is attending COP31 as part of the Climate Youth Development Programme organised by the Singapore Government.
Ying Tong, co-founder of social enterprise The Interchange, sharing how to repurpose a rice bag at a workshop. She is attending COP31 as part of the Climate Youth Development Programme organised by the Singapore Government.

Singapore’s stronger haze law could make non-compliant companies ‘corporate pariahs’

Experts said the law’s increased powers allowing Singapore to take action even before the pollutive smoke reaches its shores is another significant move.
Experts said the law’s increased powers allowing Singapore to take action even before the pollutive smoke reaches its shores is another significant move.

Mask distribution, haze shelters to cease by Nov 7; haze subsidy scheme to end from Nov 12

The distribution of haze masks will conclude at 6pm on Nov 7.
The distribution of haze masks will conclude at 6pm on Nov 7.

Green Pulse Podcast

Singapore’s beverage container return scheme has been battered with criticisms. Why do we need it?

Doughnuts, Oreo cookies: The colourful sea slugs of Singapore and those racing to record them

Project Wolbachia now covers more than half of all households in Singapore

From a small-scale field study at three sites in 2016, Project Wolbachia – Singapore has expanded to cover more than 840,000 households, or 53 per cent of all households in Singapore.
From a small-scale field study at three sites in 2016, Project Wolbachia – Singapore has expanded to cover more than 840,000 households, or 53 per cent of all households in Singapore.

What will countries discuss at UN climate conference COP31? Why do these matter for S-E Asia?

The discussions on climate finance and the energy transition are critical for the region, experts say.
The discussions on climate finance and the energy transition are critical for the region, experts say.

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