Cities News
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Race for space to house vulnerable in coronavirus crisisFrom motels to railway stations, buildings are being rapidly repurposed to house the homeless during the coronavirus lockdown. -
As coronavirus forces lockdowns, city dwellers head to parksWith lockdown measures in cities across the world, residents are often still allowed to exercise outside as long as they keep safe distance from others.
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Will coronavirus kill bring-your-own-container schemes?The BYO movement has been an important cog in the nascent circular economy in Asia Pacific. But will the Covid-19 coronavirus kill off such schemes over the fear that they may spread germs? -
Has Covid-19 helped ease air pollution?The two-month drop in pollution may have saved more lives in China than the global death toll from the Covid-19 virus, but it should not be considered a “silver lining” of the pandemic, an expert warns.
Cities Opinion
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Globalising compassion amidst Covid-19– Compassion goes beyond just sympathy or empathy, it is a strong feeling for the suffering of others as your own and a deep desire to end it. -
Universities need to be at the forefront of innovation and solutions for climate change– Environmentalists need to be more conversant in business models and principles, while problem-solving engineers could benefit from engaging with natural and social scientists. The best solutions will emerge when students and researchers from different disciplines work together. -
The world must not forget climate change– The Covid-19 pandemic underlines the fact that we are all in this together: no country is immune from major global threats. And the same solidarity between countries and peoples is needed to address the even greater risk of climate change.
Cities Videos
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Sun, waves and steam: How is Indonesia winning with renewables?– Southeast Asia's largest energy consumer has been slow to transition to renewables, but recent policies point to greater expansion of the country's solar, tidal and geothermal energy production.
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Are flying taxis the future of public transport in Singapore?– Battery-powered air taxis could be a common sight on the city-state's skyline by 2021.
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Eco-Business releases Arctic Awakening– Produced and directed by Eco-Business managing editor Jessica Cheam and video journalist Fraser Morton, who journeyed to Norway earlier this year, the documentary has played to thousands of visitors at Marina Bay Sands’ ArtScience museum since its premiere on 4 October.
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Secret cameras expose Singapore's recycling habits– Why is Singapore's domestic recycling rate so abysmal? Little cameras were hidden in the blue bins around the country to find out how people are recycling—or not.
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