As Singapore grapples with the looming threats of climate change, the government is taking definitive steps under its inaugural National Adaptation Plan (NAP). Minister for Sustainability and the Environment, Grace…
A shocking incident in Punggol has left a local resident perturbed after she caught a man in the act of defecating on a public stairwell. The event, which occurred on…
SINGAPORE: Hao Mart and Ang Mo Supermarket are no longer required to charge customers for plastic bags after being deregistered from the National Environment Agency‘s (NEA) disposable carrier bag charge…
As Singapore gears up for the implementation of the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS), the National Environment Agency (NEA) has announced a grant to help beverage producers manage the associated…
Sydney has been the scene of alarming shark activity recently, with two severe attacks reported within just a couple of days. These incidents have raised concerns over water safety and…
SINGAPORE: The Public Utilities Board (PUB) has announced the resumption of operations at its Johor River Waterworks as of 12pm on Sunday, 3 November 2024. This follows a temporary suspension…
At the recent United Nations talks in Geneva, efforts to establish the world’s first legally binding treaty targeting plastic pollution faced significant setbacks. Delegates were left frustrated as negotiations failed…
In light of a recent incident near the Tuas Second Link, the National Environment Agency (NEA) has issued a advisory recommending the public avoid swimming and other primary water contact…
The recent oil leak at Langsat Terminal in Johor has prompted swift action from Singaporean authorities, as clean-up operations continue off the northern coast of Pulau Ubin and along Changi…
In a concerning development for both the environment and humanity, glaciers worldwide are vanishing at an unprecedented rate, coinciding with record-high temperatures announced by the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) this…
A fire at a warehouse in Kranji has been brought under control after intense firefighting efforts that lasted four days, according to the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The blaze,…
Jeju Island, known for its beautiful scenery and rich marine life, is now facing dual challenges: the alarming mortality rates of local dolphins and the mystery surrounding missing Vietnamese tourists.…
Negotiations aimed at achieving a global treaty to curb plastic pollution hit a wall during the recent UN Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5) meeting in Busan, South Korea, leaving over 100…
As South Korea gears up to host international talks on plastic waste, the K-pop industry is facing scrutiny for its environmental footprint. Critics highlight the paradox of a booming music…
As 2024 unfolds, Delhi finds itself embroiled in a haze of toxic pollution, with air quality reaching alarming levels. On 13 November, the Indian capital’s air quality index (AQI) soared…
In a bold display of protest, environmental activists from Just Stop Oil took to the streets of London, spraying orange paint on the U.S. embassy on 8 November 2024. This…
Britain’s Prince William is currently on a four-day visit to Cape Town, South Africa, focusing on his annual Earthshot Prize aimed at fostering environmental innovation. This marks the Prince’s first…
King Charles has arrived in Samoa, excited to embark on a three-day visit starting 23 October 2024, during which he will embrace traditional customs and highlight pressing climate issues. During…
Singapore’s authorities are taking swift action in response to an oil leak from a Shell pipeline, which occurred at Pulau Bukom on 20 October 2024. With booms deployed across key…
Singapore’s waters faced a hiccup on 20 October 2024, thanks to an oil leak from a Shell pipeline. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) announced that the leak…