Climate & Environment

Charging for Plastic Bags Is the Right Move, but I’m Going To Keep Using Them

Charging for Plastic Bags Is the Right Move, but I’m Going To Keep Using Them

Is 5 cents enough to change people's minds?

by Kimberly Lim March 7, 2023

The Winners and Losers in the Dow and SportSG Recycling Scandal

The Winners and Losers in the Dow and SportSG Recycling Scandal

Winner: Apple, for having their Airtags put to the test for investigative journalism.

by Kimberly Lim February 28, 2023

BTO ‘Mould-Gate’: When Joy for New Homes in Singapore Decays

BTO ‘Mould-Gate’: When Joy for New Homes in Singapore Decays

We uncover at least three more estates with unsightly surroundings bad enough to affect the mental state of homeowners.

by Nicole Lam February 23, 2023

What Could Singapore Look Like In 100 Years? AI Designs Our Future

What Could Singapore Look Like In 100 Years? AI Designs Our Future

How will tiny Singapore evolve to tackle increasingly complex problems? AI visions give us a glimpse into the future of Singapore's designs.

by Hykel Quek October 26, 2022

Why Did the Junglefowl Cross the Road to Everton Park?

Why Did the Junglefowl Cross the Road to Everton Park?

Something strange is happening at Outram Park. We sent our intern down to find out what’s what and if, well, feathers have been ruffled.

by Hykel Quek July 28, 2022

51 Floors Above CBD, a Food Farm Offers Real Solutions to Food Scarcity

51 Floors Above CBD, a Food Farm Offers Real Solutions to Food Scarcity

Away from the hustle and bustle of CBD living, a sprawling food farm is taking shape high up in the clouds. Welcome to the future of food.

by Christine Prinya Chan June 27, 2022

Recent Articles

Dengue Reduction and Recycling: Into the Companies that Shape Where I Want to Live

Dengue Reduction and Recycling: Into the Companies that Shape Where I Want to Live

Singapore is known to be safe in many aspects. But that's not all. Some believe we can do better in dengue control and recycling. Here's how.

by Hazel Tang

October 31, 2022

Nature vs Nurture: The True Identity of Singaporean Selflessness

Nature vs Nurture: The True Identity of Singaporean Selflessness

Selflessness is key to dedicating your time and energy to be a volunteer. But are Singaporeans capable of fulfilling this?

by Rainer Cheung

October 28, 2022

Climate & Environment

The Secrets To Cooling Down, According to Singaporeans With No Air Conditioners

The Secrets To Cooling Down, According to Singaporeans With No Air Conditioners

Singapore without the trusty air conditioner? Unthinkable. Preposterous even. And yet, many manage—and valiantly at that.

by Nicole Lam

July 27, 2022

The Outdoor Life Is Not For Me. Can Tasmania Change That?

The Outdoor Life Is Not For Me. Can Tasmania Change That?

After an exhausting year, our writer tries venturing into the Singaporean outdoors with local campers. Can he withstand the heat, or does he have to look elsewhere?

by Daniel Peters

July 6, 2022

Climate & Environment

Burning in Public — Unpacking the Clash Between Environment and Tradition

Burning in Public — Unpacking the Clash Between Environment and Tradition

The burn barrels for offerings by the Chinese community is the perfect case study on balancing faith, culture, and environmental awareness.

by James Carrico

May 13, 2022