Green Pulse

S3E3: What if Singapore has a nuclear reactor, where’d it be?

They offer more safety features and generate less nuclear waste, says a nuclear expert. Singapore announced in May 2026 that it will be embarking on the first phase of

S3E2: Haze and a Godzilla El Nino: How is Singapore preparing?

Singapore is also testing out solutions to tackle heat without air-conditioning. After three years of clear skies, the haze is back in Singapore. One contributor to the

S3E1: Singaporeans arguing over land use is good, but ugly extremes must be avoided

Conservationists must make their pro-nature arguments to the mainstream, says ST’s Bhavan Jaipagras.  Synopsis: Every Tuesday, we discuss how environmental issues inter

S2E38: Singapore’s green paradox: Planting trees while losing forest cover

Our hosts try to make sense of conflicting developments in this city state. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times provides you with a

S2E37: How can Singapore beat the heat and high electricity prices without aircon?

Improving people’s ability to withstand hotter weather is one part of Singapore’s adaptation plan. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Tim

S2E36: Higher energy prices, war in Middle East: A boost for renewables?

As the Middle East conflict sends oil and gas prices soaring, Green Pulse hosts discuss if geopolitics will break ASEAN’s fossil fuel addiction. Synopsis: Every first a

S2E35: Why is S’pore even considering nuclear energy?

Fossil fuel supply chains are unstable, and renewable energy alone can’t meet all its energy needs.  Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits T

S2E34: 30 by 30 no more: What is S’pore’s plan for local food production?

As local farms keep closing, will stockpiling, import diversification and global partnerships be enough to safeguard Singapore’s food security?  Synopsis: Every first a

S2E33: From Greenland to deep sea mining: Is geopolitics killing climate action?

Yes, it’s a scary time. But more than ever we need to talk about climate and nature.  Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses t

S2E32: Should we just give up on cultivated meat?

Lab-grown meat. The way of the future or a hard act to swallow? Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changin

S2E31: “Not entirely on the road to hell”: Will the world get real on climate action in 2026?

Green Pulse hosts share what’s worth looking out for on the environmental front in Singapore and South-east Asia  Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month,

S2E29: Unpopular Opinion: Some gifts are clutter and real Christmas trees are overrated

We’re not Scrooges, we just want a less wasteful Christmas. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing en

S2E30: Why Greta Thunberg’s shock protests in Venice can backfire

How to turn anger about environmental issues into constructive action in Singapore and beyond. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times a

S2E28: COP30: How it will affect lives, jobs and politics in Singapore, SE Asia

Why climate conferences are the only forum that can unite the world in fighting climate change. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times

S2E27: Can the insurance industry keep up with climate change in SE Asia?

Vital need for insurance to bridge the region’s ‘protection gap’ and drive the green transition. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times

S2E26: Ahead of COP30, Temasek’s sustainability chief on scaling climate finance for Asia

A greener, climate-friendly future is an opportunity to do well financially and not just to do good. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits T

S2E25: Seaweed rising: Can it fuel Asia’s blue economy?

Tune in for a discussion on whether there is an environmental and business case for Asia’s ocean crop. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits

S2E24: Is blended finance the right recipe to speed up climate investments in Asia?

Public, private and philanthropic money is proving to be a successful mix to accelerate climate action.  Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Strai

S2E23: How do we avoid human-animal clashes in S’pore?

Starting with Punggol, The Straits Times looks at how a city in nature can co-exist with wildlife. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Tim

S2E22: How we can beat the heat in Singapore

As the mercury rises, so does the need for awareness about the growing risks from Singapore’s steamy temperatures. Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month,