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Article by Kumud Introduction Few realise that militaries can be among the world's largest institutional polluters, operating outside the frameworks designed to hold nations accountable for their emissions. Today, the defence of a nation is handled by its military and brings a sense of security to its people. But this security has its tradeoffs. The environmental impacts of a physical war begin long before it starts and persist for decades afterwards, as efforts to recover co

Article by Anusha How does the safety profile of nuclear power compare with that of other energy sources when assessed through modern risk and efficiency standards? “The release of atomic power has changed everything except our way of thinking.” — Albert Einstein The world stands at an energy crossroads. Nuclear power, with its unmatched reliability, high energy density, and near-zero carbon emissions, could be humanity’s most potent tool against climate change. Unlike solar

Article by Mukadima Gana Every other week, a fast-fashion giant launches a new sustainability campaign. Zara now offers repair, resale and donation ser vices (Zara, n.d.), H&M has invested in an offshore wind project to power garment factories in Bangladesh (Clancy, 2024), and there are various other initiatives meant to project a sustainable image. Yet b ehind the PR, Singapore still burns 206,000 tonnes of textile waste a year, with a recycling rate of just 3% (NEA, 2024).

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT have transformed everyday tasks by improving efficiency and accessibility. However, this convenience comes with a hidden environmental cost. The widespread and often unconscious use of AI increases reliance on energy-intensive data centres, significantly raising electricity and water consumption. While AI has the potential to support sustainability through optimisation, its current patterns of overuse risk outweighing these benefits.

31 Mar 2025 Analysts: Brendan Toh Wei Xuan, Gabriel Tan Teng Liang Introduction Climate finance is intended to empower frontline communities, particularly Indigenous Peoples, smallholder farmers, and other marginalized groups, to build resilience against climate impacts. International pledges from governments, multilateral institutions, and private sector actors have resulted in substantial financial commitments, yet a persistent issue remains – these funds often fail to reac

The ocean is the largest living space on our planet and covers nearly 70% of the Earth’s surface and yet, we have only explored 5% of it . The depths of the sea hold mysteries that scientists are only beginning to uncover, and at the forefront of this exploration is OceanX , a groundbreaking initiative where cutting-edge science and technology meet inventive storytelling . With a mission to increase our understanding of the ocean and share that knowledge with the world, Ocean

30 August 2024 Analysts: Tan Kian Hwee, Toh Wei Hao, Yeow Zong Wei, Stuart Aaron Sy Introduction to the Voluntary Carbon Market (VCM) What are Voluntary Carbon Markets and their importance Carbon credits are measurable, verifiable emission reductions from certified climate action projects. (South Pole, n.d.). Usually, one carbon credit represents one tonne of greenhouse gas emissions reduction, avoidance or removal and thus can act as a form of carbon pricing. There are two m

Sa bah, situated in the Northern part of the biodiversity-rich island of Borneo, is home to a wide range of endemic species and pristine forests. Unfortunately, with the uncontrolled rise of large-scale commercial clearance of forests for unsustainable logging and palm oil plantations, many rich forest landscapes have been transformed into degraded plots of fragmented land. As these habitats are critical for the survival of endemic species such as the Bornean Pygmy Elephants,