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Singapore detects 'haze' smell in some parts, 24-hour PSI reaches moderate level

Singapore haze: Burning smell across the city, PSI reaches moderate level

The National Environment Agency says it will issue an advisory regarding this haze issue.

Aug 26, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spills into ocean

The lava flowed from the east side of the Kilauea Volcano into the ocean

Jul 29, 2016

By Bihu Ray

Indonesia's latest comments on Transboundary Haze Pollution Act welcomed by Singapore

Indonesia suspends land-clearing licences of 27 firms over forest fires

The Environment and Forest ministry has also filed civil law suits against five oil palm companies allegedly responsible for some of last year's fires.

Jul 11, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches the island

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches with wind speeds of 280 km

Officials have warned of the risk of flooding and mudslides as they are expecting severe rainfall.

Jul 7, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore to push Indonesia further over haze crisis; seeks Jakarta's help in punishing erring companies

Ambassador Anil Kumar says Singapore wants Indonesia to act against firms responsible for haze crisis of last year.

Jul 4, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore: More rainfall is expected to ease haze episodes this year: Masagos

Singapore: More rainfall to mitigate impact from haze this year

The National Environment Agency (NEA) said that rainfall is expected to be above normal during the span from June to September.

Jun 27, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Singapore likely to have more showers in second half of June: National Environment Agency

Singapore likely to have more rains in second half of June

According to the weather advisory, short showers are expected in the late morning and afternoon on five to seven days.

Jun 16, 2016

By Samhati Bhattacharjya

Solar-powered plane completes over half of round-the-world flight without fuel

Solar Impulse 2, the world's first solar-powered plane has successfully completed more than half of its round-the-world flight without fuel.

Apr 25, 2016

By Sanskrity Sinha

Climate change: Shift from fossil fuels can happen in just ten years

This would call for a collaborative effort with shifts in technology, regulations and pricing schemes.

Apr 18, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Climate change could be deciding factor for the Earth's tilt

The shift in the geographic poles and the wobble in the Earth's spin arises from changes in mass distribution.

Apr 16, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Worse to come as March beats record for the hottest weather in 125 years

This is the 11th month in a row to record a 1 deg rise in temperature.

Apr 16, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Almost 80 percent water used in rural China is unsafe for human contact finds ministry

The shallow wells were polluted with heavy elements besides nitrates and ammonias.

Apr 12, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Rise in global tiger numbers by 21 percent could indicate recovery of the species

The population of tigers is at 3890 up from 3200 in 2010.

Apr 11, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Conservation project to translocate 80 rhinos from Africa to Australia to save species from poaching

Six rhinos will be moved this year and rest in the four years.

Apr 11, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

Food waste accounts for a tenth of global greenhouse gas emissions

Around 1.3 bn tonnes of food is wasted annually and is expected to increase.

Apr 11, 2016

By Jayalakshmi K

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Singapore haze: Burning smell across the city, PSI reaches moderate level

Lava from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano spills into ocean

Indonesia suspends land-clearing licences of 27 firms over forest fires

Taiwan on high alert as Typhoon Nepartak approaches with wind speeds of 280 km

Singapore to push Indonesia further over haze crisis; seeks Jakarta's help in punishing erring companies

Singapore: More rainfall to mitigate impact from haze this year

Singapore likely to have more rains in second half of June

Solar-powered plane completes over half of round-the-world flight without fuel

Climate change: Shift from fossil fuels can happen in just ten years

Climate change could be deciding factor for the Earth's tilt

Worse to come as March beats record for the hottest weather in 125 years

Almost 80 percent water used in rural China is unsafe for human contact finds ministry

Rise in global tiger numbers by 21 percent could indicate recovery of the species

Conservation project to translocate 80 rhinos from Africa to Australia to save species from poaching

Food waste accounts for a tenth of global greenhouse gas emissions

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