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Singapore’s booming multibillion-dollar events industry has a hidden cost

The Formula One Singapore Grand Prix exemplifies the Republic’s prowess as a world-class host for large-scale events.
The Formula One Singapore Grand Prix exemplifies the Republic’s prowess as a world-class host for large-scale events.

Brazil records biggest annual fall in emissions in 15 years: Report

The reduction in emissions were attributed to the success of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's  government in fighting deforestation.
The reduction in emissions were attributed to the success of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's  government in fighting deforestation.

Saving tropical forests: Why corporate leadership is key

A tree adoption site in South Sumatra, Indonesia, where mangrove seedlings have been planted.
A tree adoption site in South Sumatra, Indonesia, where mangrove seedlings have been planted.

Green activists need to think beyond carbon emissions

Fumes rise from the coal-fired Hunter Power Plant in Castle Dale, Utah, U.S., October 28, 2024. REUTERS
Fumes rise from the coal-fired Hunter Power Plant in Castle Dale, Utah, U.S., October 28, 2024. REUTERS

Grace Fu named among Time’s 100 most influential climate leaders of 2025

Ms Grace Fu was recognised for the Singapore government’s significant investments and plans to prioritise nature in the Republic and help the city adapt to climate change.
Ms Grace Fu was recognised for the Singapore government’s significant investments and plans to prioritise nature in the Republic and help the city adapt to climate change.

Clean tech like carbon capture, hydrogen can scale up with state support, blended finance: Panel

The roundtable discussion on Asia’s energy future on Oct 30 was moderated by ST correspondent Shabana Begum (right).
The roundtable discussion on Asia’s energy future on Oct 30 was moderated by ST correspondent Shabana Begum (right).

JTC plans to retain vegetated hill in Woodlands Gateway development

An artist's impression of how the hill will be incorporated in JTC's plans for industrial spaces in Woodlands Gateway.
An artist's impression of how the hill will be incorporated in JTC's plans for industrial spaces in Woodlands Gateway.

Peranakan Museum exhibition explores the peacock as status, religious, environmental symbol

Peranakan items featuring the peacock as a symbol of luxury and status.
Peranakan items featuring the peacock as a symbol of luxury and status.

Hot weather is killing more than half a million people a year

Hotter conditions are taking a toll not just on human health, but also the economy.
Hotter conditions are taking a toll not just on human health, but also the economy.

MAS launches $15 million grant to spur financial institutions to participate in carbon markets

The grant will help financial institutions cover some costs and build the foundation for their sustained involvement in the carbon market, said MAS.
The grant will help financial institutions cover some costs and build the foundation for their sustained involvement in the carbon market, said MAS.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.