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S’pore to offer $40 million push to market for promising green solutions lying dormant in labs

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (left) at the Urban Solutions and Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress opening ceremony on Feb 5.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat (left) at the Urban Solutions and Sustainability Research and Innovation Congress opening ceremony on Feb 5.

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From Greenland to deep sea mining: Is geopolitics killing climate action?

Navigating today's geopolitical turmoil might be scary, but ensure we don't let the urgent conversation on climate and nature slip from the agenda.
Navigating today's geopolitical turmoil might be scary, but ensure we don't let the urgent conversation on climate and nature slip from the agenda.

115 new species of fungus gnats discovered in Singapore; researchers name some after notable women

Two of the newly identified fungus gnat species, Mycetophila georgettechenae (left), which honours renowned local painter Georgette Chen, and Aspidionia janetjesudasonae, which honours Singaporean athlete Janet Jesudason.
Two of the newly identified fungus gnat species, Mycetophila georgettechenae (left), which honours renowned local painter Georgette Chen, and Aspidionia janetjesudasonae, which honours Singaporean athlete Janet Jesudason.

How Singapore’s ‘radiation detectives’ ensure safety as South-east Asia explores nuclear energy

Senior scientific officer Eugenia Wong conducting solid-phase extraction which isolates some radioactive substances at the National Radiochemistry Laboratory under NEA.
Senior scientific officer Eugenia Wong conducting solid-phase extraction which isolates some radioactive substances at the National Radiochemistry Laboratory under NEA.

First solar farm at an SAF military base completed

The solar farm in Sembawang Air Base currently generates 13.5 megawatt peak of energy. Once solar panels have been installed on roofs in the air base, it will generate 18MWp.
The solar farm in Sembawang Air Base currently generates 13.5 megawatt peak of energy. Once solar panels have been installed on roofs in the air base, it will generate 18MWp.

Public can use ez-link card to get 10-cent refund when recycling drink bottles, cans from April

About 1,000 return points, comprising mainly machines, will be set up islandwide by April 1 when the scheme begins.
About 1,000 return points, comprising mainly machines, will be set up islandwide by April 1 when the scheme begins.

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.

The vigilant cyclist: One man’s love for nature shows how individuals can make a difference

Freelance editor Jimmy Tan cycles around Singapore reporting nature issues that he finds.
Freelance editor Jimmy Tan cycles around Singapore reporting nature issues that he finds.

Utility bills in Singapore could be affected as carbon tax rises in 2026; rebates to cushion impact

The total electricity and gas utility bill of an average 4-room HDB flat will go up by about $3 per month.
The total electricity and gas utility bill of an average 4-room HDB flat will go up by about $3 per month.

Endangered freshwater turtle found at Changi Beach

A pig-nosed turtle sighted on the shores of Changi Beach on Jan 22.
A pig-nosed turtle sighted on the shores of Changi Beach on Jan 22.

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