From the historic heat wave and wildfires in the West, to the massive derecho that tore through the middle of the nation, to the record-breaking pace of this year's hurricane season, the unprecedented and concurrent extreme conditions resemble the chaotic climate future scientists have been warning us about for decades — only it's happening right now. …
New research shows a growing threat from Pacific storms amid climate change. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers from around the world gathered virtually in July for a joint conference of the Japan Geoscience Union and AGU (JpGU-AGU Joint Meeting 2020), and one topic they discussed is of critical importance to the region: the growing threat from …
As the issue of plastic waste mounts, we look to biodegradable and compostable materials as a green beacon of hope. But how are they different and what does that mean for sustainability? Plastic has been plaguing us and the environment since its creation in the early 1900s. And it's only going to continue; conventional plastics …
Mauritius, an Indian Ocean island nation best known for its beaches, lagoons and reefs, has declared a state of emergency. Why? It's struggling to cope with an oil spill from a Japanese-owned ship which has run aground on coral reefs off the island's coast. More than 1,000 tonnes of fuel has already spilled, and another …
2020 has been transformative. If you're ready to make sense of the events that have transpired this year, revolutionising your Instagram feed is a good start. So here's a curated list of accounts to follow—sit back, and get ready to put in the work to unlearn. (Oh, and don't forget to open Instagram.) 1. …
Thanks to the growing number of eco-friendly companies out there, we’ve been able to green-ify so many areas of our lives, from our wardrobes to our pantries. But one place often neglected in the sustainable sphere is the toilet - even though that’s where a lot of toxic stuff happens (and we don’t just mean...well, …
Donald Trump is taking the US out of the global pact on 4 November – so how will this affect the rest of the world? The world will be watching the US presidential election on Tuesday 3 November, but just 24 hours later is another hugely consequential news event when the US will formally leave …
Creating a zero-waste lifestyle is easier than you might think. In Singapore, zero-waste alternatives are appearing faster than you can say refuse, reduce, reuse, recycle. Here are 43 tips to help you transition to less wasteful living. Don’t be intimidated by the zero-waste gurus who can fit their entire yearly trash output into a tiny …
What do Michael Moore and Michael Shellenberger have in common? They're both spreading climate misinformation. You might have heard of Moore's controversial Planet of the Humans, but Shellenberger's Apocalypse Never comes from the same camp. Here, we debunk some of the climate myths discussed by the Michaels. And before you ask: no, neither the book …
Introducing sustainability into your lifestyle and wardrobe is easier than you might think. Here Mae Tan shares her favourite #LittleGreenSwaps and brands that make going green easy and accessible.Starting out on your sustainability journey can be daunting and at times overwhelming. You may feel bad for not starting sooner or feel guilty that you’re not …
