Trashed or treasure? Will deep sea mining ruin oceans?

Rich lodes of valuable metals lie on the seafloor. Will a global rush to mine them be allowed – and will doing so damage the world’s oceans? Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to clim…

What the finance-focused COP29 is delivering for South-east Asia

The implementation of developing countries’ climate targets hinges on the availability of finance and technology Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Despite the cri…

Visit to Punggol: How human-wildlife conflict can be mitigated

While Singapore is transforming into a City in Nature, natural habitats have been lost to development, leading to more human and animal clashes. How can wildlife and humans live in harmony?  Synopsis (headphones recommended): Green Trails is a four-part environment podcast special for 2024 where T…

Climate finance at COP29: Loans can't help developing nations avert climate crisis

The amount, quality and access of climate finance among key issues to be discussed at COP29. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Expectations are mounting on negoti…

Avoidance, removals and reduction: What blocks agreement on carbon markets at COP29?

International carbon markets can help to channel funding to developing countries and help them take action to tackle climate change. Synopsis: Every first and thirdTuesdayof the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change…

After the 'Paris Agreement' for nature was adopted in 2022, what's next at COP16 biodiversity meet?

Unlocking new sources of financing for nature, ending harmful subsidies and benefit sharing among issues to be discussed Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. It has b…

A relook at nuclear energy's role in the net-zero goal

Powering up: The world is warming up to nuclear energy as nations scramble for zero-carbon electricity. Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. For years, nuclear energy…

Bezos Earth Fund's menu for Asia: Bugs, slaughter-free meat and fermented protein

In the bid to make alternative protein palatable to the consumer, South-east Asian cuisine offers some advantages.  Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change. Home to glitz…

Eco-nomics: Putting a value on nature is also key to saving it

Businesses are buying into new financial products that could help save nature, but funds for nature’s protection have not reached the scale required.  Synopsis: Every first and third Sunday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservatio…

Visit to Windsor Nature Park: Can insects in SG's backyard be foraged?

Love or loathe them, could insects also become a food source in the wider context of the global population? Synopsis (headphones recommended): Green Trails is a 4-part environment podcast special for 2024 where The Straits Times hits the ground with experts. "Can this be eaten?” is an oft repeate…