Adam Minter is a veteran journalist and son of an American junkyard owner, whose book “Junkyard Planet” takes readers on a journey through the vast, often hidden, multibillion-dollar trash trade industry. We find out more about this industry, which is fast transforming economies and the environment and discover why it might be a good idea to be smarter about the way we take out our thrash.

<p class="p1">Adam Minter is a veteran journalist and son of an American junkyard owner, whose book &ldquo;Junkyard Planet&rdquo; takes readers on a journey through the vast, often hidden, multibillion-dollar trash trade industry. We find out more about this industry, which is fast transforming economies and the environment and discover why it might be a good idea to be smarter about the way we take out our thrash.</p>

Wander and be enlightened by the endlessly fascinating inner universe that is the human body. We speak with experts, Nobel laureates, cancer survivors and healthcare workers who share their unique perspectives on wellness and living and the latest medical research.

Health & Living

The Bigger Picture relishes its role as the heart and soul of the station. Tina Carmillia, Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan, Lim Soon Heng and Juliet Jacobs delve into the human condition to find out what makes us tick. They speak with artists, environmentalists, medical experts, policy-makers and all manner of interesting people about the issues close to us, from education to refugee rights. Eclectic, energetic and a little eccentric, The Bigger Picture team brings you the latest thinking and research on that most fascinating subject: people.

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