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Climate change

From pledges to progress: Can COP30 move the needle on climate action?

The world is set to meet for COP30 in Belem, Brazil's gateway to the Amazon rainforest.
The world is set to meet for COP30 in Belem, Brazil's gateway to the Amazon rainforest.

The COP30 effect: Experts weigh in on how climate talks will affect people, jobs, nature in S-E Asia

Ahead of COP30, The Straits Times speaks to experts on how these issues will impact South-east Asia.
Ahead of COP30, The Straits Times speaks to experts on how these issues will impact South-east Asia.

Climate risk rarely leads to ECB collateral downgrade, blog finds

Signage is seen outside the European Central Bank (ECB) building, in Frankfurt, Germany, July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay
Signage is seen outside the European Central Bank (ECB) building, in Frankfurt, Germany, July 21, 2022. REUTERS/Wolfgang Rattay

As Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc in South-east Asia, scientists say rising temperatures are to blame

Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 188 people across the Philippines and caused untold damage to its infrastructure and farmland.
Typhoon Kalmaegi killed at least 188 people across the Philippines and caused untold damage to its infrastructure and farmland.

Diplomats worry absent US could still seek to influence COP30 climate summit

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appears on screens as he speaks at the opening of the Belem Climate Summit plenary session, as part of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belem, Brazil, November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appears on screens as he speaks at the opening of the Belem Climate Summit plenary session, as part of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), in Belem, Brazil, November 6, 2025. REUTERS/Adriano Machado

What can cosmic dust tell us about the changing Arctic?

In 2025, Arctic sea failed to recover as much as usual from melting ice, and a record-low maximum was recorded in March.
In 2025, Arctic sea failed to recover as much as usual from melting ice, and a record-low maximum was recorded in March.

World leaders launch fund to save forests, raking in $6.5 billion so far

Brazil hopes the fund will create a reliable, long-term revenue stream, an alternative to tropical countries cutting down forests for economic gain.
Brazil hopes the fund will create a reliable, long-term revenue stream, an alternative to tropical countries cutting down forests for economic gain.

World leaders warned of ‘moral failure’ on climate ahead of COP30

Some nations are dialling back climate policies and companies have retreated from net-zero pledges.
Some nations are dialling back climate policies and companies have retreated from net-zero pledges.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 7, 2025

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (centre) meeting US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (left) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Nov 6, ahead of talks with US President Donald Trump.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (centre) meeting US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick (left) and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington on Nov 6, ahead of talks with US President Donald Trump.

Amazon lake where hundreds of dolphins died was hotter than a jacuzzi

Local fishermen and researchers restraining a dolphin to monitor its health, in Lake Amana, near Tefe, Brazil, on Sept 25.
Local fishermen and researchers restraining a dolphin to monitor its health, in Lake Amana, near Tefe, Brazil, on Sept 25.

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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.