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Tree branches to fleece jackets: Chemicals plant in Germany bets on biomass

A local factory in Germany will use trees and other organic material to make chemical products used to manufacture items such as fleece jackets.
A local factory in Germany will use trees and other organic material to make chemical products used to manufacture items such as fleece jackets.

Once-in-a-lifetime bloom: Rare palms in Rio de Janeiro flower before dying

A drone view shows Talipot palms (Corypha umbraculifera), a species native to southern India and Sri Lanka, blooming for the first time in about 50 years and flowering only once in its lifetime, at the Aterro do Flamengo park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil November 28, 2025. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares
A drone view shows Talipot palms (Corypha umbraculifera), a species native to southern India and Sri Lanka, blooming for the first time in about 50 years and flowering only once in its lifetime, at the Aterro do Flamengo park in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil November 28, 2025. REUTERS/Pilar Olivares

Tree branch snaps, falls on car in Jalan Besar

The National Parks Board said that no injuries were reported and that the obstruction was cleared at about 1pm.
The National Parks Board said that no injuries were reported and that the obstruction was cleared at about 1pm.

From Vanuatu to Australia, and then Yishun: The yellow plant giving S’pore fall colours all year

The yellow-leaved Dendrolobium umbellatum cv 'Vanuatu' in front of Yishun Polyclinic on Oct 30, 2025.
The yellow-leaved Dendrolobium umbellatum cv 'Vanuatu' in front of Yishun Polyclinic on Oct 30, 2025.

Ageing canopy turns fatal hazard as Malaysia faces rising tree-fall incidents

In separate incidents on Oct 22, a man was killed and a woman was injured when trees fell onto their cars during a heavy downpour in the city.
In separate incidents on Oct 22, a man was killed and a woman was injured when trees fell onto their cars during a heavy downpour in the city.

West Bank farmers gather precious olives as harvest season brings new settler attacks

A Palestinian holds olives during harvest season, in the village of Maniya, near Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, October 22, 2025. REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma
A Palestinian holds olives during harvest season, in the village of Maniya, near Bethlehem, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, October 22, 2025. REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma

Man killed, woman injured as trees fall across KL amid heavy downpour

Firefighters were dispatched to two locations to carry out rescue and cleanup operations.
Firefighters were dispatched to two locations to carry out rescue and cleanup operations.

Royal delivery helps World Conker Championships go ahead

David Jakins, known as 'King Conker', takes part in the annual World Conker Championships in Southwick, Britain, October 12, 2025. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja
David Jakins, known as 'King Conker', takes part in the annual World Conker Championships in Southwick, Britain, October 12, 2025. REUTERS/Temilade Adelaja

Landscape firms, orchid nurseries will have longer first-term land tenure periods from November

The National Parks Board (NParks) will roll out a revised tenancy model for new landscape and orchard nursery land plots by extending the first-term of three years to six years, providing more stability for businesses and room for long-term planning.
The National Parks Board (NParks) will roll out a revised tenancy model for new landscape and orchard nursery land plots by extending the first-term of three years to six years, providing more stability for businesses and room for long-term planning.

Sentosa unveils cooling plans: Misting stations, more greenery and cooler floors

A cool node on Siloso Beach features a mural and ground coated with heat-reflective paint, and a misting system.
A cool node on Siloso Beach features a mural and ground coated with heat-reflective paint, and a misting system.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.