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An aerial view of Kariyachalli Island, off the coast of Thoothukudi in India's Tamil Nadu state. Restoration work on Kariyachalli island hopes to rebuild its natural defences with artificial reefs, transplanted corals and seagrass meadows, in a bid to slow erosion and protect the mainland from surging seas.

South India Battles Sea Encroachment with Corals

Restoration work on Kariyachalli island hopes to rebuild its natural defences with artificial reefs, transplanted corals and seagrass meadows, in a bid to slow erosion and protect the mainland from su...

The festival line-up included six “Eco-Heroes” short documentaries, which are Eco-Cupid’s in-house films.

Eco-Cupid Film Festival for Environmental Hearts

Atomionics opened Asia’s first integrated quantum sensing hub in Alexandra Technopark. (From left) Co-founders Dr Ravi Kumar and Sahil Tapiawala and the guest of honour for the opening, Minister of State for Trade and Industry Gan Siow Huang, standing near a GRAVIO machine.

Exploring the Subsurface: Atomionics is Asia’s First Integrated Quantum Sensing Hub

In early 2026, Singapore experienced hazy conditions – with a persistent burning odour permeating homes – partly due to wildfires in Johor.

Impending dry weather to increase haze risk: Minister Grace Fu

Hazy view of Singapore Flyer and housing, including condominiums in the eastern part of Singapore

Minister Grace Fu Warns Dry Weather Next Week could Increase Haze Risk

To date, more than 2,500 allotment gardening plots have taken root in 29 parks and gardens across Singapore.

New Bukit Canberra Allotment Gardening Plots Among Over 140 Open For Application

Among those killed in the avalanche at Pakistan’s 8,051m Broad Peak on July 30 was world-renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja.

Pakistan Avalanche Wipes Out a Generation of Nepali Climbing Greats

A man searches for belongings amid the remains of his house, washed away by flash floods owing to heavy rain at a village in Assam's Sivasagar district on July 26.

Assam Floods Claim 78 Lives Amid Warnings Climate Change, Habitat Damage are Worsening Disaster

President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said ASEAN’s member states can join forces on green energy, processing power, in terms of the capacity for data centres, and the digital economy.

President Tharman’s First State Visit to Malaysia

The National Stadium at The Kallang surrounded by condominiums at Tanjong Rhu and HDB flats

NEA Monitoring Air Quality after Smell of Gas Detected in Parts of Central Singapore

Ms Kalpana Ramesh is based in Hyderabad and lives with her family in a water tanker-free neighbourhood.

Rising Tides of “Water Warrior” Kalpana Ramesh

The Pulau Semakau research centre will focus on salvaging usable materials from residues and toxic waste.

New research centre aims to turn trash into treasure at Semakau

Domestic and non-domestic recycling rates declined over the period of 2019 to 2025.

Zero Waste Masterplan to be reviewed as the nation recycles less

DPM Gan Kim Yong speaking at Singapore International Water Week on June 16, 2026.

Nearly $100m to be pumped into research and development of water solutions

The National Parks Board is investigating how a snake was handled on the Mandai Trail.

NParks staff among those being investigated for handling snake on Mandai trail

From July 2028, the same global warming potential limits will apply to air-conditioning in new passenger cars and light goods vehicles.

NEA sets limits to cull emissions from ACs in vehicles and commercial refrigerator systems

A helicopter from Malaysia’s central airbase in Subang, Selangor, carrying out water bombing operations in Pengerang, Johor, on Jan 28, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: Stay Vigilant Amidst Haze and the Flu Season

The National Environment Agency (NEA) is investigating after water in a canal in Yishun Close turned green. 

Singapore Shorts for the Week of Aug 29

A street vendor wading through a flooded street after heavy rainfall in Guwahati, in India’s state of Assam, on June 26.

India to see above-average July rains after wetter than normal June

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