by Abriel | Jun 3, 2017 | 2017, Climate Action
United States President Donald Trump’s decision withdraw from the Paris climate agreement is reckless and short-sighted. But his announcement won’t torpedo the accord, which was signed by nearly 200 nations and united the globe in fighting global warming....
by Abriel | Jun 3, 2017 | 2017, Climate Action
Singapore has joined a raft of countries in reaffirming its commitment to the Paris Agreement, even as the United States announced that it was pulling out. The Republic pledged to reduce its emissions intensity by 36 per cent from 2005 levels, by 2030. It also aims to...
by Abriel | Jun 3, 2017 | 2017, Climate Action
United States President Donald Trump was left isolated on the world stage and embattled at home as leaders of other countries and corporate entities stood firmly against his decision to pull out of the Paris climate deal. China, the world’s biggest polluter,...
by Abriel | Jun 2, 2017 | 2017, Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Singapore’s research landscape continues to be dominated by Multi-National Corporations (MNCs) but more needs to be done to encourage local enterprises to invest in technology and innovation, said Mr Lim Chuan Poh, the chairman of the Agency for Science,...
by Abriel | Jun 2, 2017 | 2017, Good Health & Well-being
The Circle of Care programme, piloted five years ago at two pre-schools, has shown how early and holistic intervention can change the outcomes for children from disadvantaged homes. This scheme, now extended to 10 pre-schools, brings together teachers, social workers...
by Abriel | Jun 1, 2017 | 2017, Climate Action
A long-growing crack in the Larsen C ice shelf, one of Antarctica’s largest floating platforms of ice, appears to be nearing its endgame. Researchers with Project MIDAS have released an update showing that the crack grew 11 miles in one week and now has just 8...
