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Environmental issues

Economic risk of climate change increasingly relevant for S’pore, also creates opportunities: Indranee

People rafting across the Peusangan river in the aftermath of flash floods that destroyed villages in Aceh province on Jan 5.
People rafting across the Peusangan river in the aftermath of flash floods that destroyed villages in Aceh province on Jan 5.

The thrill lasts seconds, the trash lasts forever: The billion-dollar toy trend fuelling throwaway culture

‘Lesson’ for Johor: Data centres should not be sited too near homes, says assemblyman after outcry

A cement truck exiting the Zdata and NTT data centre construction site near Taman Nusa Bayu, Iskandar Puteri on Feb 23.
A cement truck exiting the Zdata and NTT data centre construction site near Taman Nusa Bayu, Iskandar Puteri on Feb 23.

EU chief, French President Macron say Middle East war exposes Europe’s energy vulnerability

French President Emmanuel Macron at a nuclear energy summit on March 10 said civilian nuclear power helped provide energy sovereignty.
French President Emmanuel Macron at a nuclear energy summit on March 10 said civilian nuclear power helped provide energy sovereignty.

Study finds Jurong Island power plant may not impact corals, but experts raise questions on methods

The infrastructure for the upcoming plant by PacificLight will be built on vegetated land on the emptier western side of the industrial island.
The infrastructure for the upcoming plant by PacificLight will be built on vegetated land on the emptier western side of the industrial island.

4 killed in Indonesia landfill collapse

The collapse took place after hours of heavy rain in the area, local media reported.
The collapse took place after hours of heavy rain in the area, local media reported.

‘Significant’ acceleration of global warming since 2015, study shows

Over the past 10 years, the estimated warming rate has been around 0.35 deg C per decade, researchers said, compared to just under 0.2 deg C earlier.
Over the past 10 years, the estimated warming rate has been around 0.35 deg C per decade, researchers said, compared to just under 0.2 deg C earlier.

News analysis

Prudence or backsliding? China’s new climate target mirrors shifting realities

A screen shows Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivering a work report during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing on March 5, 2026. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)
A screen shows Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivering a work report during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing on March 5, 2026. (Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP)

EU countries give final approval to 2040 climate target for 90% emissions cut

The EU’ new target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent by 2040 is a hard-fought political compromise.
The EU’ new target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90 per cent by 2040 is a hard-fought political compromise.

France arrests activists blocking ship over alleged Russia uranium links

A banner reading "Uranium : EDF 'loves' Putin" hung by Greepeace activists blocaded the Mikhail Dudin at the northern port of Dunkirk on the morning of March 2.
A banner reading "Uranium : EDF 'loves' Putin" hung by Greepeace activists blocaded the Mikhail Dudin at the northern port of Dunkirk on the morning of March 2.

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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.