Tropical forest nations seek climate plan at Brazil summit
August 10, 2023 3:17 PM Envoys from South America, the Caribbean, Africa and Asia met in Belem to seek a plan to save the world’s tropical rainforests. Read More
US President Biden says he already ‘practically’ declared a climate emergency
August 10, 2023 3:02 PM Asked if he had already declared a climate emergency, Mr Biden said, “practically speaking, yes”. Read More
Scientists sceptical of superconductor claims that went viral
August 10, 2023 2:57 PM Last month, some researchers claimed they have created a material that works as a superconductor at room temperature. Read More
Russia says 13 Ukrainian drones downed near Crimea and Moscow
August 10, 2023 2:45 PM It said there were no casualties due to the drones. Read More
Mars once had wet and dry alternating climates conducive for life to form, study says
August 10, 2023 2:41 PM If Mars did support life, they were likely primitive single-celled microorganisms. Read More
Two-thirds of UK corporate carbon emissions not covered by reduction target: Report
August 10, 2023 2:25 PM The report shows a fifth or more companies with 2030 emissions-reduction targets are not on course to meet them. Read More
World’s top food producers push back against EU deforestation rules
August 10, 2023 2:00 PM Applying the new rules to complex production chains will be complicated and expensive. Read More
Commercial diving firm fined S$115,500 for flouting stop-work order; lives put ‘at risk’
Joint Pacific Ocean Underwater Services (JPO) continued commercial diving activities even though a stop-work order was in force, says the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).Read More