@cheryltans

(she/her) Science and Climate Journo 🌳 🌎 @straits_times/ @risj_oxford member / @Climatetracking fellow / đź“© [email protected]

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Good morning! Ahead of the launch of the (delayed) @IPCC_CH AR6 synthesis report, here’s a massive graphic reimagining the impact of climate change on Southeast Asia at the current level of warming, but also what the region could look like if more is done to tackle climate change
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Who’s heading to #COP28? Will be closely tracking topics related to #carbon markets, nature/land use/ oceans, CCUS and #health. Would love to connect if you’re heading there too, drop me a dm!!
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Studies ongoing to determine if waste on Semakau could be mined to build Tuas Port. @cheryltans | Innovation and alternatives are viable when they come at no net loss to #nature | #SustainableDevelopment #CircularEconomy #wastemanagement #Sustainability straitstimes.com/singapore/s…

Studies ongoing to determine if waste on Semakau could be mined to build Tuas Port

They will evaluate appropriate treatment methods and cost-benefit analyses to determine viability of mining the landfill.  Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Don’t even use twitter anymore but back on here to say that @winstontlchow has been officially elected as co-chair, making him the first ever Singaporean to sit in the IPCC bureau 🥳🥳🥳 straitstimes.com/singapore/s……
Cheryl Tan@cheryltans10 Apr 2023
For the first time, Singapore has nominated our very own climate scientist, @winstontlchow to sit on the @IPCC_CH Bureau - as a co-chair for WGII on adaptation, vulnerability & climate change impacts! straitstimes.com/singapore/s…

Singaporean nominated for the first time to bureau of UN’s top climate science body

Winston Chow is an associate professor of urban climate at the Singapore Management University’s College of Integrative Studies. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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#Singapore sea levels could rise by 1.37m come 2150: 30% of the #island nation is <5m above sea level; populated, low-lying coastal regions and reclaimed land could experience more frequent and extensive inundation @cheryltans #climate straitstimes.com/singapore/s…

S’pore sea levels could rise by 1.37m come 2150; populated areas may be hit by regular flooding:...

It was one of the projections where global warming exceeds 4 deg C by the end of the century. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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*Mind-blowing* new NASA video showing CO2 emissions from the burning of fossil fuels... ...as if they were visible to the human eye h/t @ClimateOfGavin
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Steve HC Teo@hcteohc9 Jun 2023
Thanks @cheryltans from @straits_times for covering our work! Interesting observations from the property industry on the attractiveness of greenery for home buyers. Our analysis shows the "greenery premium" paid by buyers increasing over the decades, in both S$ & %.
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Resale flats with views of greenery fetch higher price: Study straitstimes.com/singapore/r…

Resale HDB flats with views of greenery fetch higher prices: Study

The sweet spot for a flat to fetch a higher resale price is 200m to 1km from tree cover. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Zeng Yiwen@yiwen19878 Jun 2023
Sightly delayed, but wanted to thank @cheryltans again for covering our work! It's such a lovely article (in @straits_times)! The full article is here if anyone's curious: straitstimes.com/singapore/i…

Increased protection of existing nature reserves, expanding parks crucial for biodiversity: Study

Even a 1 per cent expansion in park connectors can help safeguard habitats of 1,200 animal species. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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In a doorstop interview w reporters, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said that transboundary haze will not be an issue anymore — even amid the hotter & drier El Nino season.
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This comes as the authorities are turning to climate modification technology to produce artificial rain and to strengthen water reserves, which could help to prevent peatland fires. straitstimes.com/singapore/t…

Transboundary haze not an issue any more, even amid hotter and drier season: Indonesian minister

Indonesia is looking to use climate modification technology to create artificial rain to help prevent peatland fires. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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NEW: S'pore is looking into the wider adoption of biofuels & sustainable bioresources to hit its net zero target by 2050. The Govt looking into more sources & types of biofuels - both locally & internationally from up to 8 countries. straitstimes.com/singapore/s…

S’pore looking into wider adoption of biofuels, bioresources to hit net-zero emissions target

The authorities have called for a tender to examine potential sources of biofuels and natural renewables. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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S'pore has already made some strides in this area - biofuels are widely used in the maritime sector, sustainable aviation fuel has been rolled out on all SIA flights, and our sewage waste/food waste will be turned into biogas w the new Tuas Nexus Facility from 2025.
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So there will soon be a code of practice for coastal protection infrastructure, where certain standards have to be implemented for structures like sea walls, dykes, tidal gates etc. straitstimes.com/singapore/p…

PUB to set standards for coastal protection infrastructure against rising sea levels

PUB is stipulating the implementation of a safety corridor adjacent to both existing and new dam structures and other coastal protection measures. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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One key requirement would be the ability of these structures to withstand extreme weather events like extreme heat, coastal surges, and possible debris from intense rainfall etc throughout its lifespan!
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Got to stay at the “tiny houses” on Lazarus Island! Wrote a piece on whether this new offering could help elevate S’pore as a sustainable travel destination: straitstimes.com/singapore/p…

Packaging Lazarus Island’s tiny houses with eco tours could push S’pore as sustainable tourism spot

Experts say the experience on Lazarus Island must remain highly differentiated, especially compared with other tourist destinations. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Experts felt that the stay could be packaged w biodiversity tours & nature walks for a back-to-nature, “off the grid” experience. Thought it might also be helpful to have bird watching guides & a list of plant species which could be found there, like the Delek Air!
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Especially liked Dr Shawn Lum’s suggestion on getting people to contribute to citizen science initiatives & to have an option for guests to donate to research work & to fund conservation initiatives on the island and at the Sisters’ Island Marine Park
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For the first time, Singapore has nominated our very own climate scientist, @winstontlchow to sit on the @IPCC_CH Bureau - as a co-chair for WGII on adaptation, vulnerability & climate change impacts! straitstimes.com/singapore/s…

Singaporean nominated for the first time to bureau of UN’s top climate science body

Winston Chow is an associate professor of urban climate at the Singapore Management University’s College of Integrative Studies. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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This is particularly crucial as the AR7 reports will include a Special Report on Cities and Climate Change - which is Prof Winston Chow's area of expertise. Work on AR7 will soon begin July this year, as will the elections!
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Jobs in #greeneconomy in hot demand as #Singapore looks to become #carbon services hub, writes @cheryltans. Sought after roles include carbon verification and audit specialists, carbon traders, and carbon standards and methodology analysts. #climate straitstimes.com/singapore/j…

Jobs in green economy in hot demand as S’pore looks to become carbon services hub

Firms hiring foreigners for some roles will find it easier with a new points-based EP framework to be launched on Sept 1. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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Kannan Raja@JKannanR7 Apr 2023
A great step forward! Here's to hoping that prices are kept affordable to further improve the acceptance of insect-based foods.
Cheryl Tan@cheryltans7 Apr 2023
Well well well……16 species of insects will soon get the green light for human consumption from the next half of this year, according to the Singapore Food Agency: straitstimes.com/singapore/1…

Singapore to approve 16 species of insects like crickets and grasshoppers to be sold as food

The approval for consumption will be subject to various food safety requirements. Read more at straitstimes.com.

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