Tag: environment
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Singapore haze: 7 takeaways from press conference – from school contingency plans to mask supplies
Singapore has endured nearly two weeks of unhealthy air quality in at least part of the country, with Friday marking six weeks since it recorded its first unhealthy 24-hour PSI reading of the year.
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Haze may reach hazardous levels, says Grace Fu, as mask vending machines to be fully deployed by Oct 16
“Depending on the weather, we can expect air quality to fluctuate, including the possibility of reaching hazardous levels,” says the Minister for Sustainability and the Environment.
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Preschools to remain open even if schools close when haze hits hazardous level: Desmond Lee
O-Level exams may also be rescheduled if schools close, says the education minister.
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Platform workers should not be penalised for delays during haze: Jasmin Lau
Under the Platform Workers Act, platform operators have workplace safety and health responsibilities towards their workers, said the Acting Minister for Manpower.
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Gasping for clean air: Singapore battles relentless haze as Prime Minister Wong warns of action
Singapore continues to grapple with severe haze that is disrupting daily life and businesses, as authorities roll out protective measures — and issue warnings.
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Brian Sullivan: Why the ‘real’ price of oil is likely $30-$40 higher than where it is now
Physical oil can cost about $38 a barrel more to deliver, as tanker rates surge.
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International Energy Agency to release more than 20 million barrels of diesel as soon as possible
The Trump administration pushed Europe to release diesel stocks as prices in the U.S. surged to record highs in September.
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Singapore looking into which companies responsible for haze-causing fires, may take legal action: PM Wong
Singapore is also exploring joint action with other countries, says Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
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Amazon launches new Bee ‘personal AI’ devices that listen to conversations
The $75 Bee Frontier is an upgraded version of Amazon’s wearable bracelet, while the $100 Bee Eclipse attaches to a user’s smartphone.
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Singapore keeping options open on haze prosecution against companies as it collects, reviews data: Grace Fu
Singapore’s hourly PM2.5 reading hit its highest level since 2015 on Wednesday, as worsening haze prompted sports facility closures and other precautionary measures.
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