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Local firm SG Recycle rolling out 380 machines for beverage container return scheme

Reverse vending machines by SG Recycle on display at its office launch on March 11, 2026.
Reverse vending machines by SG Recycle on display at its office launch on March 11, 2026.

Study finds Jurong Island power plant may not impact corals, but experts raise questions on methods

The infrastructure for the upcoming plant by PacificLight will be built on vegetated land on the emptier western side of the industrial island.
The infrastructure for the upcoming plant by PacificLight will be built on vegetated land on the emptier western side of the industrial island.

Why are cicadas so loud and where in Singapore have droves of them appeared?

A cicada nymph found near Block 321 Tampines Street 33 being collected by entomologist Foo Maosheng.
A cicada nymph found near Block 321 Tampines Street 33 being collected by entomologist Foo Maosheng.

S’pore’s crow population grew by over 20 times in under 10 years

Singapore’s population of crows in 2024 rose by more than 20 times in less than a decade, The Straits Times has learnt.
Singapore’s population of crows in 2024 rose by more than 20 times in less than a decade, The Straits Times has learnt.

Peregrine falcon nanny cam: Watch chicks of Singapore’s only known breeding pair grow up

The peregrine falcon perched at the OCBC Centre building on March 5.
The peregrine falcon perched at the OCBC Centre building on March 5.

Green Pulse Podcast

Why is S’pore even considering nuclear energy?

Exploring nuclear energy might be controversial given past incidents, but consider why Singapore can no longer rely solely on unstable fossil fuels and limited renewables to meet its needs.
Exploring nuclear energy might be controversial given past incidents, but consider why Singapore can no longer rely solely on unstable fossil fuels and limited renewables to meet its needs.

Multi-year study launched to crack Tampines Changkat’s mysterious cicada woes

The constituency’s office will also spend five months trialling novel ways to control the seasonal swarms of cicadas that fly into the homes near the PIE.
The constituency’s office will also spend five months trialling novel ways to control the seasonal swarms of cicadas that fly into the homes near the PIE.

Irena launches programmes to scale clean energy in Asean; has plans for investor forum in S’pore

Irena’s director of country engagement and partnerships Gurbuz Gonul said as in many other regions, infrastructure is the main obstacle for accelerating renewable energy development in Asean.
Irena’s director of country engagement and partnerships Gurbuz Gonul said as in many other regions, infrastructure is the main obstacle for accelerating renewable energy development in Asean.

News analysis

As nature awareness grows, S’pore can rethink its approach to developing green spaces

A bus depot under construction in Serangoon River forest on Jan 5.
A bus depot under construction in Serangoon River forest on Jan 5.

Singapore to resume crow shooting operations from second half of March

A crow attack in Bishan in 2023. Complaints about crow attacks also surged to over 2,000 cases in 2025, compared with more than 460 in 2020.
A crow attack in Bishan in 2023. Complaints about crow attacks also surged to over 2,000 cases in 2025, compared with more than 460 in 2020.

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