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Green Pulse

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversity conservation to climate change.

Podcasters: Audrey Tan & David Fogarty

Produced and edited by: Hadyu Rahim

Executive producers: Ernest Luis & Lynda Hong

A podcast by The Straits Times, SPH Media.

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Update frequency
every 12 days
Average duration
19 minutes
Episodes
162
Years Active
2018 - 2025
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S2E24: Is blended finance the right recipe to speed up climate investments in Asia?

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 Straits Times analyses the beat of t…

00:19:42  |   Mon 15 Sep 2025
S2E23: How do we avoid human-animal clashes in S’pore?

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 Times analyses the beat of the cha…

00:29:04  |   Mon 01 Sep 2025
S2E22: How we can beat the heat in Singapore

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, The Straits Times analyses the…

00:29:50  |   Mon 18 Aug 2025
S2E21: How to talk to a climate denialist

S2E21: How to talk to a climate denialist

When discussing climate change, mother doesn’t always know best.

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from biodiversi…

00:29:14  |   Mon 04 Aug 2025
S2E20: Can philanthropy revive a stalling environmental agenda in Asia?

S2E20: Can philanthropy revive a stalling environmental agenda in Asia?

The power of philanthropic capital lies in its catalytic nature, says CEO of Philanthropy Asia Alliance (PAA) Shaun Seow. 

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times anal…

00:28:46  |   Mon 14 Jul 2025
S2E19: Can transition credits help SE Asia kick the coal habit?

S2E19: Can transition credits help SE Asia kick the coal habit?

From black to green: A new type of carbon credit could speed up the region’s shift to renewable energy and cut air pollution

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times an…

00:19:52  |   Mon 30 Jun 2025
S1E1: Explore The Straits Times’ podcasts

S1E1: Explore The Straits Times’ podcasts

Listen to our news commentary podcasts on the go every week.

Podcasts have become part of the global media landscape these days. The audio-on-demand format allows many listeners to often do other cho…

00:03:29  |   Thu 19 Jun 2025
S2E18: “Things are bad. But don’t lose hope” - A Singapore climate scientist’s view of the world

S2E18: “Things are bad. But don’t lose hope” - A Singapore climate scientist’s view of the world

As climate impacts worsen and costs increase, can humanity unite to scale up climate action before it’s too late?

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the …

00:28:23  |   Mon 16 Jun 2025
S2E17: Why is everyone talking about an Asean power grid?

S2E17: Why is everyone talking about an Asean power grid?

A regional power grid could help bring clean power to people. But huge challenges remain.

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing env…

00:24:24  |   Mon 02 Jun 2025
S2E16: The emerging ocean economy in South-east Asia

S2E16: The emerging ocean economy in South-east Asia

Businesses are starting to recognise the potential of the emerging blue economy. 

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment…

00:29:43  |   Mon 19 May 2025
S2E15: Is it time to focus more on climate adaptation?

S2E15: Is it time to focus more on climate adaptation?

With countries scaling back on climate action, should the world start preparing for harsher climate impact?

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat o…

00:21:48  |   Mon 07 Apr 2025
S1E31: Grace Fu on S’pore’s climate change fight, changes to Yuhua SMC

S1E31: Grace Fu on S’pore’s climate change fight, changes to Yuhua SMC

Synopsis: The Usual Place host Natasha Ann Zachariah hunts for new perspectives on issues that matter to young people.

Following Budget 2025 and the Committee of Supply Debate on government spending …

00:45:31  |   Fri 21 Mar 2025
S2E14: Can Asean step up on climate action?

S2E14: Can Asean step up on climate action?

Asean’s latest climate plans will face intense scrutiny as climate impacts worsen.

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environmen…

00:33:06  |   Mon 17 Mar 2025
S2E13: Can international agreements still help environmental goals?

S2E13: Can international agreements still help environmental goals?

In a divided world, environmental treaties are still worth fighting for.

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing environment, from bi…

00:25:20  |   Mon 03 Mar 2025
S2E12: UN fund hopes to cash in on nature's bounty. Is it a game-changer?

S2E12: UN fund hopes to cash in on nature's bounty. Is it a game-changer?

UN Cali Fund aims to collect millions, and possibly billions, of dollars for the conservation of nature and to benefit indigenous people.   

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The …

00:28:23  |   Mon 17 Feb 2025
S2E11: Taking charge: Can China step up to become a climate leader?

S2E11: Taking charge: Can China step up to become a climate leader?

From coal power to green power, China’s clean energy vision could put the world on the right climate path

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of …

00:21:52  |   Mon 03 Feb 2025
S2E10: Red alert! Majority in Asia-Pacific at increasing risk from heatwaves, says Red Cross

S2E10: Red alert! Majority in Asia-Pacific at increasing risk from heatwaves, says Red Cross

With global warming increasing heat risks across the world, early warning systems and early action can be a lifesaver, especially in densely populated Asia-Pacific.

Synopsis: Every first and third Tu…

00:26:46  |   Mon 20 Jan 2025
S2E9: What’s hot in 2025: Green Pulse’s top themes to watch

S2E9: What’s hot in 2025: Green Pulse’s top themes to watch

We take the pulse of the planet for 2025 with our key themes on climate, nature and nuclear. 

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the beat of the changing…

00:23:37  |   Mon 06 Jan 2025
S2E8: Trashed or treasure? Will deep sea mining ruin oceans?

S2E8: Trashed or treasure? Will deep sea mining ruin oceans?

Rich lodes of valuable metals lie on the seafloor. Will a global rush to mine them be allowed – and will doing so damage the world’s oceans?

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The …

00:20:49  |   Mon 16 Dec 2024
S2E7: What the finance-focused COP29 is delivering for South-east Asia

S2E7: What the finance-focused COP29 is delivering for South-east Asia

The implementation of developing countries’ climate targets hinges on the availability of finance and technology

Synopsis: Every first and third Tuesday of the month, The Straits Times analyses the b…

00:20:33  |   Mon 02 Dec 2024
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