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Climate change

News analysis

It is timely for Singapore to work on climate adaptation

Both adaptation and mitigation, or cutting emissions, are equally important in the effort to tackle climate change, says the writer.
Both adaptation and mitigation, or cutting emissions, are equally important in the effort to tackle climate change, says the writer.

New Zealand seeks to abolish dedicated Environment Ministry

New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour at an event on Feb 5.
New Zealand Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour at an event on Feb 5.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 20, 2026

Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - formerly known as Prince Andrew - leaving Aylsham Police Station in the British county of Norfolk on Feb 19, after a day of questioning by London detectives.
Mr Andrew Mountbatten Windsor - formerly known as Prince Andrew - leaving Aylsham Police Station in the British county of Norfolk on Feb 19, after a day of questioning by London detectives.

US threatens to leave International Energy Agency if net zero focus remains

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright - a former fracking executive - addressing journalists at  the IEA ministerial meeting in Paris on Feb 18.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright - a former fracking executive - addressing journalists at  the IEA ministerial meeting in Paris on Feb 18.

US energy chief says International Energy Agency must drop focus on climate change

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright delivers a speech during the IEA Ministerial Meeting at the OECD in Paris, France, on Feb 18, 2026.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright delivers a speech during the IEA Ministerial Meeting at the OECD in Paris, France, on Feb 18, 2026.

Climate crossroads: A decade after the Paris Agreement

A man walks at his garden near the coal-fired power plant in Obilic, Kosovo November 13, 2025. REUTERS/Valdrin Xhemaj/File Photo
A man walks at his garden near the coal-fired power plant in Obilic, Kosovo November 13, 2025. REUTERS/Valdrin Xhemaj/File Photo

Coffee regions hit by extra days of extreme heat: Scientists

Temperatures above 30 deg C are “extremely harmful” to arabica coffee plants and “suboptimal” for the robusta variety.
Temperatures above 30 deg C are “extremely harmful” to arabica coffee plants and “suboptimal” for the robusta variety.

Antarctic drilling peers deep into ice shelf’s past as open ocean

Scientists say they have drilled deeper than ever beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.
Scientists say they have drilled deeper than ever beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet.

17th-century wreck reappears in Stockholm after sea levels drop

The remains of a 17th century shipwreck is pictured after resurfacing in Stockholm, Sweden, on Feb 17, 2026.
The remains of a 17th century shipwreck is pictured after resurfacing in Stockholm, Sweden, on Feb 17, 2026.

Green Pulse Podcast

30 by 30 no more: What is S’pore’s plan for local food production?

Stockpiling food might work for now, but consider if Singapore can truly afford to abandon local farming.
Stockpiling food might work for now, but consider if Singapore can truly afford to abandon local farming.

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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.