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Climate change

Rich countries fall far short on climate adaptation funding, UN says

Countries are preparing to meet in Turkey from Nov 9 to 20 for the next round of climate talks.
Countries are preparing to meet in Turkey from Nov 9 to 20 for the next round of climate talks.

Green Pulse Podcast

Singapore’s beverage container return scheme has been battered with criticisms. Why do we need it?

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump holds up an image of reported damage to the National Mall as he delivers remarks at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Nov 2 in Washington DC.
US President Donald Trump holds up an image of reported damage to the National Mall as he delivers remarks at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Nov 2 in Washington DC.

UN reports warn of large-scale damage to Earth’s ice from climate change

A drone view shows meltwater cascading down the Mont Mine glacier on a warm summer day amid climate change in Ferpecle near Evolene, Switzerland.
A drone view shows meltwater cascading down the Mont Mine glacier on a warm summer day amid climate change in Ferpecle near Evolene, Switzerland.

What will countries discuss at UN climate conference COP31? Why do these matter for SE-Asia?

The discussions on climate finance and the energy transition are critical for the region, experts say.
The discussions on climate finance and the energy transition are critical for the region, experts say.

Mount Fuji gets season’s first snowcap, 28 days later than average

Radar data indicated at least 1cm of snow on the mountain at 8am on Oct 30.
Radar data indicated at least 1cm of snow on the mountain at 8am on Oct 30.

Strong El Nino in coming years can cut crop yields by up to 10%, says study on ASEAN agriculture

Drier and hotter weather caused by the climate phenomenon is likely to affect rice production the most out of the five major crops assessed, according to the study.
Drier and hotter weather caused by the climate phenomenon is likely to affect rice production the most out of the five major crops assessed, according to the study.

Climate change must be declared ‘global health emergency’: Lancet study

The Lancet said there were a record 710,000 heat-related deaths in 2023 with more than 70% of that toll linked to human-caused climate change.
The Lancet said there were a record 710,000 heat-related deaths in 2023 with more than 70% of that toll linked to human-caused climate change.

Unmasking the haze’s toxic cocktail

A volunteer from the Central Kalimantan Forest and Land Fire Smoke Response Coalition providing mobile oxygen relief to a firefighter in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, on Oct 22.
A volunteer from the Central Kalimantan Forest and Land Fire Smoke Response Coalition providing mobile oxygen relief to a firefighter in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, on Oct 22.

Green Pulse Podcast

Will haze, sustainability, be on Singapore’s agenda as incoming ASEAN chair?

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