Channel NewsAsia: NEA and IBM tie up to develop better uses of environmental data
Channel NewsAsia reported that NEA and IBM are working on developing forecasting capabilities to manage key environmental concerns in Singapore. NEA and IBM tie up to develop better uses of environmental data SINGAPORE : The National Environment Agency (NEA) and IBM researchers are collaborating to develop advanced predictive capabilities. This will help simulate, forecast, manage … Read more
The Straits Times: Need to keep cities liveable, sustainable
Singapore International Water Week, the World Cities Summit, and CleanEnviro Summit are on at the moment, and a strong message that has come out of these conferences is how our cities need to be sustainable and liveable, since it has been projected that 70 per cent of the global population will be living in cities … Read more
Channel NewsAsia: Being green & sustainable means living in dense, well-planned cities
Channel NewsAsia reports that Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan has declared that the way to sustainable urban environments lie in dense but well planned cities. Being green & sustainable means living in dense, well-planned cities SINGAPORE: Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said being green and sustainable in the future is about living … Read more
Channel NewsAsia: 5 youths head to Borneo’s jungle to study rainforest conservation
As part of the Youth Environmental Awards, HSBC Bank and the National Youth Achievement Award Council have given five young environmentalists an opportunity to study rainforest conservation in the Borneo jungle. Channel NewsAsia reports. 5 youths head to Borneo’s jungle to study rainforest conservation SINGAPORE: Five youths aged 17 to 20 will head to Borneo’s jungle … Read more
The Straits Times: Is it going to flood? Check Facebook and Twitter
Government agencies have been putting out iPhone applications to swiftly communicate updates to the weather and environment related incidents, as well as to collate feedback from the public. The environment minister weighs in. The Straits Times reports. Is it going to flood? Check Facebook and Twitter When the waters rise and a flash flood threatens, … Read more
TODAY: New energy labels for electrical appliances?
TODAY recently reported that National Environment Agency (NEA) is reviewing the design of energy labels and looking into incorporating this cost onto the label. New energy labels for electrical appliances? Consumers could get new energy labels showing the estimated energy cost of operating the appliance, to help them make more informed choices. The National Environment Agency (NEA) is … Read more
TODAY: Opportunities in the green economy, but …
TODAY recently carried this story, where the Environment and Water Resources Minister Dr Vivian Balakrishnan had said that the Singapore government will not be imposing a carbon tax soon. Opportunities in the green economy, but … Shaky global economy has caused firms to cut back on ‘green financing’ SINGAPORE – Two years ago, when law … Read more
Government to speed up plans to deal with floods: Dr Balakrishnan
The Straits Times today reported Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Vivian Balakrishnan as saying that the government needs to quickly manage flooding incidents in Singapore. He will be giving a full update on this matter next week in Parliament. Government to speed up plans to deal with floods: Dr Balakrishnan Minister for Environment and … Read more
Channel NewsAsia: S’pore ministers to attend UN meeting on climate change
Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean, and Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, will be representing Singapore at COP17 in Durban. Channel NewsAsia reports. S’pore ministers to attend UN meeting on climate change SINGAPORE: Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean and Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, … Read more
The Straits Times: Govts, firms must think ‘long term’ on energy choices
The Straits Times reported Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Vivian Balakrishnan as saying that governments and businesses need to look at sustainable investments in energy. He also said that a legally-binding global deal in Durban is unlikely. Govts, firms must think ‘long term’ on energy choices Their investment decisions will affect future growth: … Read more
The Straits Times: Massive floods unlikely here, says Environment Minister
Dr Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources told The Straits Times this week that floods like those seen in Bangkok are not likely to happen in Singapore. Massive floods unlikely here, says Environment Minister Minister for the Environment and Water Resources Vivian Balakrishnan on Tuesday called on governments and businesses to think long … Read more
Climate deal not likely this year: Environment Minister
Minister for Environment and Water Resources Vivian Balakrishnan today said that given the current state of the economy and the level of political will, it is unlikely that a legally-binding agreement will be inked in Durban this year. The Straits Times reports. Climate deal not likely this year: Environment Minister It is unlikely that the … Read more
