WWF-Singapore and Temasek Foundation launched the #WeGotThis programme to inspire youths further to take action on sustainability-related causes they feel passionate about. Over 2 in 5 youths are interested in Global Warming and Environmental Issues, causing it to be the third most important social issue among youths. One in two respondents from the TODAY Youth Survey 2022 were actively taking steps to combat climate change. It is incredibly clear that youths are ...
Read Moreheat powered by electricity? BMW plant reducing CO2 through power-to-heat technology.
In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability, BMW's plant in Dingolfing is now operating an electrically heated 'power-to-heat' ring hearth furnace, marking a significant step towards reducing carbon emissions. This state-of-the-art electric furnace, with its innovative power-to-heat technology, has the potential to save approximately 300 tonnes of CO2 annually compared to its gas-powered counterparts. Marc Sielemann, the director of the Dingolfing component plant, emphasised the long-term vision behind this investment, stating that the ...
Read MoreThe perfect opportunity to attend green activities and celebrate Endangered Species Day or International Day for Biological Diversity! Have some time in May? Not sure what you should do to fill your time? We’ve compiled a list of green activities you can attend that will both do good for the environment AND be fun with friends and family. 1. Love The Last March. Image from @lovethelast_official on Instagram. In celebration of Endangered Species Day, ...
Read Moresaving the planet from your phone? URECA launches mobile-based climate investing platform.
URECA has launched its climate investing platform that aims to leverage new technologies and empower individuals to take climate action. URECA, a Singapore-headquartered climate tech company, has recently announced the launch of its climate investing platform for web, Android and iOS smartphones. This platform aims to leverage new technologies to make investing in the international carbon credit markets more accessible to everyone, empowering individuals to take climate action. With carbon credits to ...
Read MoreAs Singapore explores different biofuels in the midst of moving towards low-carbon energy sources, hydrogen has been earmarked to potentially power domestic transport demands in the transition towards net zero by 2050. Transport demands have always been a huge generator of carbon emissions. Your daily convenient commute to work and back often translates to irreversible carbon pollution, damaging our atmosphere. However, what if that could change in the future? That is where ...
Read MoreForget ChatGPT, AI-driven chatbot called FarmGPT is now being used to optimise industrial insect farming in a novel attempt by Entoverse. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken the world by storm. One particular tool stands out amongst the rest: Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (GPT), also known colloquially as ChatGPT. From rampant fears of such technology taking over jobs to debates over whether this AI-based tool is a boon or bane to students, ...
Read Morewireless help out at sea? M1 launches 5G maritime solutions for Singapore’s maritime sector.
Partnering with the Fullerton Health group, this is part of M1’s new 5G Maritime solutions. The new 5G maritime solutions will enable telemedicine services for Singapore’s maritime industry, improving safety and response times for personnel who may have contracted injuries while out at sea. Under the banner of SMARTsafe, live teleconsultations with medical professionals will instruct on-board personnel with instructions on how to treat injuries, while 5G-enabled drones help to deliver medicine ...
Read MoreB-segment SUVs represent one of the hottest global markets, so Peugeot wants to make sure its e-2008 remains fresh and competitive against its competitors. There weren’t any drastic changes to the car, but the mid-cycle facelift aligns the model to Peugeot’s latest visual identity, first introduced with the 508 earlier this year. Fresh new claws New claw-like triple vertical lights are built into the bumper's glossy black inserts, matching up with the front ...
Read MoreFlea markets in Singapore are on the rise! Whether it’s fashion-focused or filled with locals selling their pre-loved items. If you’re going green and learning to consume sustainably, check out these 9 flea markets in Singapore! When it comes to shopping, Singaporeans have it down. Easy. We’ve got shopping malls in every neighbourhood, Orchard Road, and even night markets (or pasar malams) filled with clothes, food, trinkets, and more. But all this ...
Read Moresmartify your home with instant heaters and WIFI electric storage heaters from Ariston.
Ariston has recently introduced an upgraded range of its heaters, designed specially to fit perfectly into Singaporean homes. Since 2016, Ariston’s AURES range are equipped with Constant Temperature (CT) technology and is the first to be officially certified by PSB Singapore to have energy-saving ratings of up to 25%. technologically-savvy instant heaters. The sensors and newly developed software allow the heater to measure both the temperature and flow of inlet water. It also ...
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