The Straits Times Only scientists and voters can change the politics of catastrophe An expert panel blames a failure of global political leadership for the devastation of the Covid-19 pandemic. Time for “idealist” scientific experts empowered by civil society to do more to save humanity from other looming, preventable disasters. John Thornhill PublishedMay 15, 2021, 5:00 am SGT https://str.sg/Jvqp They can read the article in full after signing up for a free account. Share link: Or share via: Sign up or log in to read this article in full Sign up All done! This article is now fully available for you