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Residents, nature advocates seek study amid bus depot works at Serangoon River forest

The construction site of the bus depot in Serangoon River forest pictured from Kingsford Waterbay condominium on Jan 5.
The construction site of the bus depot in Serangoon River forest pictured from Kingsford Waterbay condominium on Jan 5.

NParks drawing up advisory on how to shield marine mammals from coastal development noise

The carcass of a critically endangered dugong found off Pulau Hantu on Oct 9, 2021.
The carcass of a critically endangered dugong found off Pulau Hantu on Oct 9, 2021.

Taxidermied polar bear, shark bones among wildlife imports approved by Singapore in 2024

This handout photo realeased by Polar Bears International on December 17, 2025, shows a wild female polar bear and her two cubs, one of whom she adopted, at Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, on November 11, 2025. Researchers in northern Canada have observed a rare case of polar bear adoption, capturing video footage of a wild female bear caring for a cub that was not her own. "Cub adoption is relatively rare in polar bears. We've documented 13 cases in our study population over the last 45 years," said Evan Richardson, a scientist with Canada's ministry for environment and climate change. (Photo by HANDOUT / POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL / AFP)
This handout photo realeased by Polar Bears International on December 17, 2025, shows a wild female polar bear and her two cubs, one of whom she adopted, at Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, on November 11, 2025. Researchers in northern Canada have observed a rare case of polar bear adoption, capturing video footage of a wild female bear caring for a cub that was not her own. "Cub adoption is relatively rare in polar bears. We've documented 13 cases in our study population over the last 45 years," said Evan Richardson, a scientist with Canada's ministry for environment and climate change. (Photo by HANDOUT / POLAR BEARS INTERNATIONAL / AFP)

Record wet March in S’pore last year due to monsoon surge; June, November the warmest months

Passers-by walking in the rain at Clementi on Jan 10, 2025.
Passers-by walking in the rain at Clementi on Jan 10, 2025.

New food safety grading from Jan 19; businesses with consistent track records to get higher grades

The new framework will apply to an estimated 45,000 SFA-licensed food establishments, including food caterers, restaurants, and hawker stalls.
The new framework will apply to an estimated 45,000 SFA-licensed food establishments, including food caterers, restaurants, and hawker stalls.

World’s tallest indoor vertical farm, costing $80 million, opens in Singapore

Greenphyto is a fully automated hydroponic farm, powered by artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing bots.
Greenphyto is a fully automated hydroponic farm, powered by artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing bots.

Green Pulse Podcast

“Not entirely on the road to hell”: Will the world get real on climate action in 2026?

Entering 2026 might bring environmental optimism, but consider whether policies like the higher carbon tax will truly add wind to the sails of climate action.
Entering 2026 might bring environmental optimism, but consider whether policies like the higher carbon tax will truly add wind to the sails of climate action.

No monsoon surge expected in Singapore this week despite heavy rain warnings in Malaysia

A monsoon surge usually happens in Singapore during the wet phase of the north-east monsoon season, which is in December and January.
A monsoon surge usually happens in Singapore during the wet phase of the north-east monsoon season, which is in December and January.

As Aceh reels from severe floods, NTU-led study in 2024 traces roots to forest loss

Researchers found that more than 2,000 flood events happened in Aceh between 2011 and 2018.
Researchers found that more than 2,000 flood events happened in Aceh between 2011 and 2018.

55.4kg of rhino horns seized in South Africa; two Nigerians arrested in joint operation with S’pore

A shipment containing 55.4kg of rhinoceros horns and 26.2kg of lion and tiger bones, skulls and claws was seized in Johannesburg on Dec 1.
A shipment containing 55.4kg of rhinoceros horns and 26.2kg of lion and tiger bones, skulls and claws was seized in Johannesburg on Dec 1.

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