Commentary: A decade of climate change has had devastating impact. But there’s hope yet Toggle share menu Advertisement Commentary: A decade of climate change has had devastating impact. But there’s hope yet In just a few short years we have gone from thinking of climate change as a scientific concept to acknowledging it as an existential threat. This shift means there’s hope, says NTU climate scientist Benjamin Horton. A cyclist rides along the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade, Apr 29, 2020. (Photo: Jeremy Long) 04 Feb 2021 02:07AM) Share this content Bookmark SINGAPORE: 2020 may go down in history as the year of the coronavirus, but it’s also seen some of the most tragic natural disasters.