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Earth Day

Learn about Singapore’s native animal species in ST’s April activity page for kids

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A pair of Oriental Pied Hornbill latched onto wooden planks in Pulau Ubin on April 21, 2026.

Can be used for stories on: Pulau Ubin, Biodiversity, Nature, Environment, Conservation, Nature Reserve, Conservation, Heritage, NParks, National Environment Agency, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment.
ST20260421_202633200423/Jasel Poh/lccrocodile

A pair of Oriental Pied Hornbill latched onto wooden planks in Pulau Ubin on April 21, 2026.

Can be used for stories on: Pulau Ubin, Biodiversity, Nature, Environment, Conservation, Nature Reserve, Conservation, Heritage, NParks, National Environment Agency, Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment.

Religious organisations can be powerful force in empowering climate action: Ravi Menon

CMG20260422-SeyuTW01/萧紫薇/黄银川/Interreligious Earth Day Dialogue brings Singapore's 10 major faith traditions to dialogue about environmental issues of the day. Leaders, youth representatives, and members from Singapore's 10 major faith traditions gather to deepen conversations about the environmental challenges. Keynote Address by Ambassador Ravi Menon. [Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre]
CMG20260422-SeyuTW01/萧紫薇/黄银川/Interreligious Earth Day Dialogue brings Singapore's 10 major faith traditions to dialogue about environmental issues of the day. Leaders, youth representatives, and members from Singapore's 10 major faith traditions gather to deepen conversations about the environmental challenges. Keynote Address by Ambassador Ravi Menon. [Tzu Chi Humanistic Youth Centre]

Pharmacists at TTSH turn medicine boxes green, saving $400,000 in packaging cost over four years

Tan Tock Seng Hospital pharmacists designed a single-material paper medication box (right), removing the plastic component of the old box (left), and making it recyclable in NEA’s blue recycling bins.
Tan Tock Seng Hospital pharmacists designed a single-material paper medication box (right), removing the plastic component of the old box (left), and making it recyclable in NEA’s blue recycling bins.

Buy, sell and buy again: First look at Japanese re-use chain 2nd Street’s Singapore store

Picture taken on April 15, 2025 of the store and the kind of selection (clothes, bags, accessories) available.
Japanese thrift store chain 2nd Street is opening in Singapore at 313@somerset. Ahead of the opening in mid-April, ST gets a first look at what to expect.
Picture taken on April 15, 2025 of the store and the kind of selection (clothes, bags, accessories) available.
Japanese thrift store chain 2nd Street is opening in Singapore at 313@somerset. Ahead of the opening in mid-April, ST gets a first look at what to expect.

A Cartoonist’s View: Francisco, Sept 17, 2024

Biden unveils more than $9 billion for rooftop solar in Earth Day message

epa11294795 US President Joe Biden delivers remarks to commemorate Earth Day at an event in Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, Virginia, USA, 22 April 2024. President Biden announced 7 billion USD in grants for residential solar projects.  EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW / POOL
epa11294795 US President Joe Biden delivers remarks to commemorate Earth Day at an event in Prince William Forest Park in Triangle, Virginia, USA, 22 April 2024. President Biden announced 7 billion USD in grants for residential solar projects.  EPA-EFE/SHAWN THEW / POOL

Forum: Collective effort needed for a sustainable future – we have a long way to go

Activists gather for Earth Day, urge action to avoid 'dystopian' future

A demonstrator wears a costume as people protest during the Extinction Rebellion's 'The Big One' event, in London, Britain, April 21, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
A demonstrator wears a costume as people protest during the Extinction Rebellion's 'The Big One' event, in London, Britain, April 21, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

To protect our health, protect our planet

There is a price to be paid for our poor stewardship. The bill includes our health, as there is a link between human health and the Earth’s biodiversity, says the writer.
There is a price to be paid for our poor stewardship. The bill includes our health, as there is a link between human health and the Earth’s biodiversity, says the writer.

Forget sustainable shopping on Earth Day, here’s how to care for your leather goods

Mason & Smith founder John Chung (left) and co-founders of Dr.Bags, Ms Esther Huang and Ms Lynn Kee.
Mason & Smith founder John Chung (left) and co-founders of Dr.Bags, Ms Esther Huang and Ms Lynn Kee.

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