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National Environment Agency

Several hot spots detected on Bintan but haze from Indonesian island unlikely to hit Singapore: NEA

The 24-hour PSI in Singapore as at 7pm ranged from 35 to 46, which is within the good range.
The 24-hour PSI in Singapore as at 7pm ranged from 35 to 46, which is within the good range.

All 7 recreational beaches in Singapore get ‘good’ grading, making them suitable for water activities

All seven beaches used for reacreational activities in Singapore have been graded "good" by the National Environment Agency.
All seven beaches used for reacreational activities in Singapore have been graded "good" by the National Environment Agency.

At least one hot spot detected in Johor; wet weather expected to alleviate haze on weekend: NEA

NEA said the 24-hour PSI readings remained between 42 and 55 as at 6pm, which puts it within the good to moderate range.
NEA said the 24-hour PSI readings remained between 42 and 55 as at 6pm, which puts it within the good to moderate range.

Prevailing winds may bring haze to Singapore, but 24-hour PSI remains normal: NEA

Hazy conditions were reported on Jan 24, but the 24-hr PSI reading on Jan 27 remains good.
Hazy conditions were reported on Jan 24, but the 24-hr PSI reading on Jan 27 remains good.

NEA ‘closely’ monitoring haze situation after noticeable burning smell

NEA had earlier said it had detected “a hot spot and smoke plume in Johor that is near to Singapore”.
NEA had earlier said it had detected “a hot spot and smoke plume in Johor that is near to Singapore”.

How airplane streaks in the sky supercharge global warming

A contrail (condensation trail)  formed from aircraft engine taken from Gardens by the Bay on Jan 12, 2026.
A contrail (condensation trail)  formed from aircraft engine taken from Gardens by the Bay on Jan 12, 2026.

Haze in eastern Singapore likely due to hot spot in Johor: NEA

The Pollutant Standard Index, which is based on the amount of six air pollutants, in the area was 58, or in the “moderate” range.
The Pollutant Standard Index, which is based on the amount of six air pollutants, in the area was 58, or in the “moderate” range.

Some drink producers feel the squeeze even with $2.5k grant for container return scheme

Smaller businesses said the $2,500 grant to defray costs is insufficient to avert potential drink price hikes.
Smaller businesses said the $2,500 grant to defray costs is insufficient to avert potential drink price hikes.

New $2,500 NEA grant to help beverage producers defray cost of container return scheme

All registered beverage producers will be automatically given the grant of up to $2,500 per producer, valid until the end of September 2027.
All registered beverage producers will be automatically given the grant of up to $2,500 per producer, valid until the end of September 2027.

What if that litter on the road isn’t someone else’s job?

People taking part in SG Clean Day in the Marina Bay area in 2023. Overall, as a society, Singaporeans have become people used to paying others to clean up their mess.
People taking part in SG Clean Day in the Marina Bay area in 2023. Overall, as a society, Singaporeans have become people used to paying others to clean up their mess.

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