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Utility bills in Singapore could be affected as carbon tax rises in 2026; rebates to cushion impact

The total electricity and gas utility bill of an average 4-room HDB flat will go up by about $3 per month.
The total electricity and gas utility bill of an average 4-room HDB flat will go up by about $3 per month.

Endangered freshwater turtle found at Changi Beach

A pig-nosed turtle sighted on the shores of Changi Beach on Jan 22.
A pig-nosed turtle sighted on the shores of Changi Beach on Jan 22.

Paya Lebar redevelopment: Nature Society proposes keeping a third of space as green areas

URA will assess the Nature Society Singapore's proposals as it reviews wider development plans in the area.
URA will assess the Nature Society Singapore's proposals as it reviews wider development plans in the area.

Endangered Sunda slow loris rescued from HDB block near Sin Ming

A native and endangered Sunda slow loris was found in the sixth floor corridor of an HDB block near Sin Ming on Jan 17.
A native and endangered Sunda slow loris was found in the sixth floor corridor of an HDB block near Sin Ming on Jan 17.

Some drink producers feel the squeeze even with $2.5k grant for container return scheme

Smaller businesses said the $2,500 grant to defray costs is insufficient to avert potential drink price hikes.
Smaller businesses said the $2,500 grant to defray costs is insufficient to avert potential drink price hikes.

Green Pulse Podcast

Should we just give up on cultivated meat?

Cultivating meat in labs might be the way of the future, but ensure it becomes affordable and tasty enough to truly take off.
Cultivating meat in labs might be the way of the future, but ensure it becomes affordable and tasty enough to truly take off.

No more high noon on the high seas: Singapore reviewing laws, policies to fulfil UN global treaty

The OceanXplorer research vessel conducted a 24-day mission with the National University of Singapore to a seamount chain in the Indian Ocean in 2025.
The OceanXplorer research vessel conducted a 24-day mission with the National University of Singapore to a seamount chain in the Indian Ocean in 2025.

NUS study calls for reduced boat speeds, limited entry near S’pore marine mammal hot spots

Gentle giants like the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin have endured in Singapore’s territorial waters.
Gentle giants like the Indo-Pacific humpback dolphin have endured in Singapore’s territorial waters.

Saving gentle giants: 7 species of marine mammals spotted in Singapore

In 1994, a false killer whale strayed into Singapore waters and died after a week.
In 1994, a false killer whale strayed into Singapore waters and died after a week.

TCM can be part of a country’s toolkit against rising heat: NUS study

A researcher said Singapore's hydration guidelines can be expanded to include herbal teas.
A researcher said Singapore's hydration guidelines can be expanded to include herbal teas.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.