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Singapore Endured 122 Extra Dangerous Heat Days in 2024, Study Finds
Extreme weather reached dangerous new heights in 2024. This year, Singapore had 122 more dangerous heat days due to climate change.
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Thailand to Ban Plastic Waste Imports in 2025
As the countdown to January 1 approaches, the Thai government has notified importers that they have until December 31 to clear pending shipments.
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Sembcorp Enters Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index, Highlighting ESG Commitment
As the sole new entrant from Singapore this year, Sembcorp joins the ranks of CapitaLand Investment, ComfortDelGro, Keppel, ST Engineering, and Wilmar International, shining a spotlight on Singapore’s corporate commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) excellence.
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Archireef and Swire Bulk Launch Groundbreaking Coral Restoration Project in Singapore
Archireef, a nature-tech start up with operations in Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong, is launching a Nature-based Coral Restoration Research Project in Singapore with Swire Bulk; aims to test the efficacy of restoring coral reefs through advanced 3D-printing technology to support biodiversity and ecosystem resilience through Nature-based Solutions.
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Danone Withdraws Controversial Plastic Credit Certification in Indonesia Following Mounting Criticism
Danone drops controversial plastic credits certification scheme in Indonesia, following a surge of local and international criticism. FOLLOW THIS TOPIC Danone has officially withdrawn from its controversial plastic waste reduction…
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Singapore Launches Ambitious 100,000 Corals Initiative to Save Marine Reefs
The National Parks Board (NParks) has unveiled the 100k Corals Initiative, an ambitious 10-year project aimed at planting 100,000 corals in Singapore’s waters.
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Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional and Sembcorp Power Partner for Cross-Border Renewable Energy Trade
The agreement will see TNB export 300 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy to Singapore, with the first phase—50 MW—beginning this month.
Goldman Sachs Exits Net Zero Climate Alliance As Regulatory Pressures Mount
Goldman Sachs has left the Net Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), a major climate group for banks, amid increasingly complex regulations.
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US Tariffs Highlight Trade Disputes Over Solar Panels from Southeast Asia
The United States has intensified its efforts to protect domestic solar manufacturing, imposing tariffs on solar panel imports from four Southeast Asian nations.