Africa, backed by EU, tables climate fund

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Yahoo News 17 Dec 09; COPENHAGEN (AFP) – The African group of nations, backed by the European Union, tabled a plan at UN climate talks Wedn...

U.N. climate talks struggle to salvage deal

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Krittivas Mukherjee and Pete Harrison, Reuters 16 Dec 09; COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Environment ministers faced grueling negotiations on Thurs...

Best of our wild blogs: 16 Dec 09

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Environmentalism in Singapore: Dead or Alive? from AsiaIsGreen Oriental Pied Hornbill in Toa Payoh! from Glorious Birds Snail's eye view...

Flexibility has to be exercised to tackle climate change: Dr Yaacob

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May Wong, Channel NewsAsia 16 Dec 09; COPENHAGEN: Singapore's Environment and Water Resources Minister Yaacob Ibrahim said on Tuesday...

Opening up opportunities to volunteer in Singapore

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Laurence Lien wants to help people contribute in meaningful ways Wong Kim Hoh, Straits Times 16 Dec 09; FIRST, the good news. More Singapor...

Tuas View Extension: Singapore's next big port development

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Singapore's next port of call may be rising in the west Surveys underway in Tuas View Extension, which looks set to become next big port...

Making living in Punggol a breeze

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NUS researchers mapping out hottest, windiest part of town for future green developments Grace Chua, Straits Times 16 Dec 09; RESEARCHERS f...

Recycled-glass tiles tougher than concrete

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Amresh Gunasingham, Straits Times 16 Dec 09; Ngee Ann student Jocelyn Tay and Dr Sun with samples of tiles made from glass. The next goal i...

Green chips for your laptop?

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Today Online 16 Dec 09; SINGAPORE - Soon, you could own an ultra-low-power or even self-powered laptop, PDA or mobile phone. Such devices a...

Earth Journalism Award for ST reporter

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Nirmal Ghosh, Straits Times 16 Dec 09; COPENHAGEN: Journalists can make a major impact in changing people's perspective and lifestyle w...

Charged parking at MacRitchie allows more to enjoy amenities

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Straits Times Forum 16 Dec 09; PUB, the national water agency, thanks Mr Chin Kee Thou for his feedback on parking at MacRitchie Reservoir ...

Australia forms commission to investigate Montara oilspil

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Antara 16 Dec 09; Jakarta (ANTARA News) - The Australian government has renewed its commitment to make sure that the Montara oilspil is han...