(editor's note: Singapore has historically been one of Asia's most intensive energy users, followed by South Korea and Japan. But that distinction is quickly coming to an end. Today's news details major plans being implemented to greatly reduce the carbon footprint as the population of Singapore is expected to continue growing.

Rather than become disheartened by the negative news of mainstream media, I challenge you to look deeper -to find healing earth heroes in your own community. There are people all over this beautiful jewel we call Gaia working every day to correct the damage we have done. They are doing the physical clean up work, or putting the intellectual thought into solving these problems. Please join me in sending them all energies of love and support.
~All my Love, Boo)

Singapore boosts 'green' buildings

From the bone-chilling air conditioning that pumps through Singapore's malls and offices to lights that burn all night, the city state is one of Asia's most intensive energy users.

In 2005, the government embarked on a project to promote the development of high-tech, low-energy buildings and the retrofitting of older ones in a push to "green" at least 80% of all buildings by 2030.
Since then 1 000 government-certified green buildings have been built in Singapore, accounting for 13% of gross floor space in the country.

Features like rooftop solar panels, cascading walls that block off heat and optimal use of natural light make the campus about 30% more energy-efficient than conventional buildings of similar size.

With Singaporeans increasingly aware of environmental issues, there will be greater demand for investments in green innovations and technology, said Esther An, the company's head of corporate social responsibility.

http://www.news24.com/SciTech/News/Singapore-boosts-green-buildings-20120426