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Growing allure of ‘green-collar’ jobs in Singapore (Straits Times via Wildsingapore) - Students are eyeing green-collar jobs at a mini fair at the National University of Singapore, which showcases careers in renewable energy.
Wind power takes off in big way (Straits Times via Wildsingapore) - Vestas Wind Systems officially launched its $500 million wind research centre [...]

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Environmental pact sees F&B packaging waste down 17% (Channel NewsAsia) - The National Environment Agency (NEA), said that signatories to the Singapore Packaging Agreement, has cut down their packaging waste by 850 tonnes since they joined it last June.
Good things do come in small packages (Today) - The 3R Packaging Awards will be given [...]

[ November 5, 2008; 10:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Speaker: Mr Duncan Macleod, Vice-President, Shell Future Fuels, Singapore

Venue: Lecture Room 423, Blk 3, Level 4, School of Design and Environment, National University of Singapore

This seminar discusses the portfolio of energy options such as biofuels, hydrogen and electrification, and the need for greater cooperation between the private sector, academia, NGOs and governments to find solutions. [...]

[ November 7, 2008; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Venue: Mannaseh Meyer Building, Seminar Room 3-1, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, 469C Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259772

This open public forum discusses the energy requirements of Southeast Asian countries, and explores the option of adopting nuclear energy, including technologies, implementation, regulation, and safety issues. Details and registration at the LKYSPP website.

[ November 6, 2008; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ] Venue: The Auditorium, National University of Singapore University Hall, Lee Kong Chian Wing, Level 2, 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119077

This forum is organised by the Energy Studies Institute and the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, and will explore the pros and cons of the use of biofuels as an alternative fuel, against the [...]

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New book on how Singapore achieved environmental and water sustainability (Straits Times via Wildsingapore) - A new book, Clean, Green And Blue, published by the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies gives a detailed look at how Singapore achieved environmental and water sustainability in 40 years.
Recycling food waste into biogas in Singapore (Business Times via [...]

[ October 24, 2008; 9:00 am to 11:00 am. ] Speaker: Dr. George M. Sverdrup, Laboratory Program Manager, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado, US

Venue: The Auditorium, National University of Singapore, University Hall, Lee Kong Chian Wing, Level 2, 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119077

The speaker will discuss the promise of hydrogen as an energy carrier, and share on the hydrogen R&D program at the [...]

This article is a news release from The GreenAsia Group.
(Singapore, 20 October 2008) Alila Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce its commitment to go carbon neutral, first through its head office and then throughout all of its properties in Asia. Working with The GreenAsia Group, a specialist in carbon management in Asia, Alila will [...]

[ October 22, 2008; 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. ] Speaker: Mr Christophe Inglin, Managing Director, Phoenix Solar Pte Ltd

Venue: Seminar Room II, ISEAS

This seminar explores whether there is an alternative to Singapore’s reliance on imported oil and the possibility of solar energy in Singapore, including targets, quantities and timeline. Details and registration at the ISEAS website.

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From water-scarce island to hydrohub (Business Times via Wildsingapore) - Singapore has evolved from a water-scarce nation into a global hydrohub of solutions and technologies for the water industry.
S’pore to announce development plans for Semakau Landfill in November (Channel NewsAsia) - Singapore will be announcing its masterplan for the Semakau Landfill during the International Solid Waste Association [...]