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People sit on a bench in dry grass at Hampstead Heath in London, Britain, on Sunday. Photo: EPA

Climate change

Drought declared in ‘almost three-quarters’ of England, government says

England and Wales both experienced the driest July on record, the UK’s Met Office said, with a fifth heatwave forecast for the week ahead.

11 Aug 2026 - 1:16AM

United States

Rescuers find 6 more bodies after US paper mill disaster

29 May 2026 - 5:59PM

United States

Potential crack in California chemical tank may help avert catastrophic explosion

25 May 2026 - 10:11AM

United States

California races to prevent chemical tank explosion as thousands evacuated

The tank contains 26,000 litres of a flammable liquid used to make plastics, with firefighters warning the situation was serious.

24 May 2026 - 2:06PM

An aerial view of water being sprayed onto an overheated chemical tank in Garden Grove, California, on Saturday. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Singapore

As haze returns to Singapore, is crisis ‘quietly accepted’ by Asean?

Some Singaporeans are resigned to tolerating the annual occurrence despite the health risks and higher electricity bills.

27 Mar 2026 - 11:00AMvideocam

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong wetland records 40 times more petroleum after oil spill: Greenpeace

Environmental group says high concentration may cause long-term damage to local ecology of South Lantau’s Pui O.

9 Mar 2026 - 9:50PM

United States

‘A giant scam’: Trump makes his biggest rollback of US climate policy to date

US president confounds critics as he repeals finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health.

13 Feb 2026 - 1:47PM

The US repeal eliminates all greenhouse gas emissions standards for cars and trucks. Photo: TNS

Venezuela

Letters | The US’ unilateral Venezuela strikes should worry the world

Readers discuss the US’ latest intervention in Latin America, the Trump presidency, and Hong Kong’s EV-charging subsidy.

6 Jan 2026 - 11:31AM

Wellness

Read this before lighting those scented candles for Christmas

Candles, fireplaces, and incense and oil burners can add ambience and soothing scents – but they’re best enjoyed in moderation, experts say.

22 Dec 2025 - 10:40AM

Singapore

Malaysian river pollution halts waterworks, Singapore assures supply unaffected

The city state’s national water agency says it has ramped up production at local plants to meet the daily demand.

1 Nov 2025 - 2:50PM

Singapore

Singapore’s residents raise a stink over smell from Johor’s industrial estate

For years, residents living in estates such as Punggol have voiced concern over smoke and chemical smells from Pasir Gudang.

30 Oct 2025 - 4:56PM

A view of a flare from a chemical plant at Pasir Gudang in Johor Bahru, Malaysia from an estate in Singapore. Photo: Facebook/Anne Yong

United States

GM faces US$1.6 billion hit after Trump-era EV policy shift

The end of the US$7,500 clean vehicle tax credit and cuts to charging funding have reduced incentives for consumers and manufacturers alike.

14 Oct 2025 - 9:08PM

Sustainability

Can you trust that ‘eco’ label? How to shop sustainably online

There is no single way of knowing for sure whether a product online is sustainable. Experts reveal what to look for on boxes and websites.

23 Aug 2025 - 3:15PM

Science

Why are honeybees dying en masse in the United States but thriving in China?

With 62 per cent of American hives wiped out in 6 months last year, Chinese scientists are racing to improve anti-mite defences.

21 Aug 2025 - 4:51PM

China’s beekeepers often manage fewer than 50 colonies, providing meticulous, hands-on care. Photo: Shutterstock

Beauty

Is the way you shower harming your skin? Experts on showering basics

Experts say the way you shower – if it is too hot, the wrong type of soap, if you exfoliate too much – might be why your skin is damaged.

13 Jul 2025 - 7:15PM

Do you know how to take a basic shower? Experts gives tips on how to do it best, and indicators that you have gone too far with your routine. Photo: Shutterstock

US Environmental Protection Agency

Drought declared in ‘almost three-quarters’ of England, government says

England and Wales both experienced the driest July on record, the UK’s Met Office said, with a fifth heatwave forecast for the week ahead.

Rescuers find 6 more bodies after US paper mill disaster

Potential crack in California chemical tank may help avert catastrophic explosion

California races to prevent chemical tank explosion as thousands evacuated

The tank contains 26,000 litres of a flammable liquid used to make plastics, with firefighters warning the situation was serious.

As haze returns to Singapore, is crisis ‘quietly accepted’ by Asean?

Some Singaporeans are resigned to tolerating the annual occurrence despite the health risks and higher electricity bills.

Hong Kong wetland records 40 times more petroleum after oil spill: Greenpeace

Environmental group says high concentration may cause long-term damage to local ecology of South Lantau’s Pui O.

‘A giant scam’: Trump makes his biggest rollback of US climate policy to date

US president confounds critics as he repeals finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Letters | The US’ unilateral Venezuela strikes should worry the world

Readers discuss the US’ latest intervention in Latin America, the Trump presidency, and Hong Kong’s EV-charging subsidy.

Read this before lighting those scented candles for Christmas

Candles, fireplaces, and incense and oil burners can add ambience and soothing scents – but they’re best enjoyed in moderation, experts say.

Malaysian river pollution halts waterworks, Singapore assures supply unaffected

The city state’s national water agency says it has ramped up production at local plants to meet the daily demand.

Singapore’s residents raise a stink over smell from Johor’s industrial estate

For years, residents living in estates such as Punggol have voiced concern over smoke and chemical smells from Pasir Gudang.

GM faces US$1.6 billion hit after Trump-era EV policy shift

The end of the US$7,500 clean vehicle tax credit and cuts to charging funding have reduced incentives for consumers and manufacturers alike.

Can you trust that ‘eco’ label? How to shop sustainably online

There is no single way of knowing for sure whether a product online is sustainable. Experts reveal what to look for on boxes and websites.

Why are honeybees dying en masse in the United States but thriving in China?

With 62 per cent of American hives wiped out in 6 months last year, Chinese scientists are racing to improve anti-mite defences.

Is the way you shower harming your skin? Experts on showering basics

Experts say the way you shower – if it is too hot, the wrong type of soap, if you exfoliate too much – might be why your skin is damaged.

Letters | The US’ unilateral Venezuela strikes should worry the world