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Hydrogen is fuelling climate change – should we scrap plans to use it?

A new generation of gas turbines can generate electricity by using a blend of up to 75 per cent hydrogen and natural gas.. PHOTO: SIEMENS ENERGY
A new generation of gas turbines can generate electricity by using a blend of up to 75 per cent hydrogen and natural gas.. PHOTO: SIEMENS ENERGY

How new social media checks would change travel to US

The checks will apply to travellers from about 40 countries who can stay in the US for up to 90 days without a visa.
The checks will apply to travellers from about 40 countries who can stay in the US for up to 90 days without a visa.

ST Explains: What’s next for 38 Oxley Road?

The site of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s family home at 38 Oxley Road has been earmarked to become a national monument.
The site of founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew’s family home at 38 Oxley Road has been earmarked to become a national monument.

ST Explains: Why are renewables not easy to talk about at UN climate summits?

In 2023, countries agreed to triple the global renewable energy capacity by 2030.
In 2023, countries agreed to triple the global renewable energy capacity by 2030.

ST Explains: S’pore’s 2035 climate target for COP30 and the absent submissions from other countries

UN climate summit COP30 will take place over two weeks in Belem in November.
UN climate summit COP30 will take place over two weeks in Belem in November.

ST Explains

What is the significance of S’pore’s carbon trading pacts on firms and the economy?

View of cement and petrochemical facilities on Jurong Port and Jurong Island on December 8, 2020.
View of cement and petrochemical facilities on Jurong Port and Jurong Island on December 8, 2020.

ST Explains

Should Tesla’s shareholders green-light Elon Musk’s US$1 trillion performance package?

 Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, could be paid up to US$1 trillion if he meets lofty targets for the company over the next 10 years.
 Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, could be paid up to US$1 trillion if he meets lofty targets for the company over the next 10 years.

ST Explains: Unravelling typhoons and emerging climate trends

Waves approach Cua Lo beach, while Typhoon Kajiki approaches Nghe An province, Vietnam, August 25, 2025.
Waves approach Cua Lo beach, while Typhoon Kajiki approaches Nghe An province, Vietnam, August 25, 2025.

ST Explains

World’s largest facility to remove ocean CO2 to open in Singapore: How does it work?

The Equatic-1 demonstration plant in Tuas is a collaboration between national water agency PUB and American start-up Equatic.
The Equatic-1 demonstration plant in Tuas is a collaboration between national water agency PUB and American start-up Equatic.

ST Explains: What caused the Johor earthquake and is Singapore safe from such tremors?

The earthquake struck Segamat at 6.13am on Aug 24.
The earthquake struck Segamat at 6.13am on Aug 24.

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