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David Fogarty

Deputy Foreign Editor

David has been with The Straits Times since 2014 as a supervisor on the foreign desk and as climate and environment writer. Prior to this, he was a senior editor and then climate correspondent for Reuters for 19 years in Hong Kong and Singapore. David has been writing about climate change and the environment since the late 1980s, after finishing his science degree in Canberra. He is also a commentary writer and co-host of ST’s Green Pulse podcast.

Latest articles

As energy prices rise, what is Singapore's stance on nuclear, renewable energy?

Our podcast episodes for March explore Singapore’s nuclear energy potential and ASEAN’s strategies for achieving energy security amid rising global fossil fuel volatility.

Greenland might break China’s rare earth grip – but not on the West’s timeline

Tony Sage, CEO of US-listed Critical Metals Corp, is developing the Tanbreez rare earths deposit in Southern Greenland.

Slowing Atlantic current a global security threat

A father and his son look to an ice block at the coastline in the city of Nuuk, western Greenland, on February 4, 2026. (Photo by Ina FASSBENDER / AFP)

What do higher energy prices and the war in the Middle East mean for renewables?

Watching oil and gas prices soar might be alarming, but consider whether this geopolitical crisis could finally be the catalyst to break ASEAN’s addiction to fossil fuels and accelerate the shift to renewables.

How to get a billion passengers to fly in India

Why is S’pore even considering nuclear energy?

Exploring nuclear energy might be controversial given past incidents, but consider why Singapore can no longer rely solely on unstable fossil fuels and limited renewables to meet its needs.

30 by 30 no more: What is S’pore’s plan for local food production?

Stockpiling food might work for now, but consider if Singapore can truly afford to abandon local farming.

From Greenland to deep sea mining: Is geopolitics killing climate action?

Navigating today's geopolitical turmoil might be scary, but ensure we don't let the urgent conversation on climate and nature slip from the agenda.

China coal plant building surges despite record renewable energy additions

Despite the rapid growth of renewable energy, coal remains a key source of energy for power generation in China. PHOTO: REUTERS

Should we just give up on cultivated meat?

Cultivating meat in labs might be the way of the future, but ensure it becomes affordable and tasty enough to truly take off.