Environmental issues

Sarawak nears haze emergency as air quality hits worst level since 2019

The Air Pollution Index surpassed the 301 hazardous threshold in Sarawak’s state capital of Kuching around noon on Aug 30.

Coral bleaching occurring too frequently for reefs to recover, scientists say

Coral reefs have been threatened by pollution and increasingly frequent mass bleaching caused by soaring ocean heat.

Foraging in Singapore: Unethical practices threaten biodiversity and cultural heritage

Communities have long been foraging in local shores for food and to carry on traditional practices.

World’s soils deteriorating while solutions go unused: UN

The report found that in 52.5 per cent of regions and subregions soil management was poor or very poor.

Forum: Practical guidelines needed on haze for workers who can’t avoid being outdoors

Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City proposes curbs on gasoline, diesel vehicles from mid-2027

The country is gradually restricting gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles from its downtown area from mid-2027.

Shein’s stock market listing will not mask sustainability challenges

Several investors said they remain concerned about labour conditions, governance structure, regulatory scrutiny and efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

Reclamation has limits. How can Singapore make better use of existing space?

Reclaimed land off Pulau Tekong. Land reclamation will remain important for Singapore, says the writer. But can we get more out of the land we already have?

Pontian dumping: NEA says S’pore does not allow construction waste to be exported for disposal

A cordoned-off site, believed to be used for the illegal dumping of construction waste from Singapore, in a village in Pontian, Johor, on Aug 12.

Food scientist who turned soya pulp into food among 14 recipients of Singapore eco award

Dr Heng Kiang Soon, Specialist (Food Innovation), School of Applied Science, Republic Polytechnic, is among the 14 recipients who received the biennial EcoFriend Awards in its 17th edition from Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu on Aug 18.

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