IT FIGURES S2: Ep 2 – Singapore Breathless
The burning issue is everywhere. On June 21st 2013, PSI Index measuring air pollution hit a record 401 in Singapore. The haze had become a full-blown public … source
Southeast Asia haze tied to hospitalization for breathing problems
(Reuters Health) – People are more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory disorders during the annual haze season in Southeast Asia, when densely polluted air hovers over the region, than…
SINGAPORE: New PSI reporting system kicks in
The Pollutant Standards Index (PSI) readings may look slightly worse than usual from Tuesday, even if air quality remains the same. The updated PSI reporting … source
MALAYSIA: Rising number of hotspots in Malaysia amid dry spell
A prolonged hot and dry spell has sparked more than 5000 bush and peat fires across Malaysia which is more than 1000 per cent increase compared to the … source
Interview with Koh Tieh Yong
With a prolonged dry spell hitting Singapore and the region, we speak to Associate Professor Koh Tieh Yong, weather expert from Nanyang Technological … source
15 June 2014 Spotlight: Clearing the air on haze – its root cause and challenges
Fires in Sumatra and the yearly haze problem can be drastically reduced in five years or less. Global Forest Watch, an organisation that monitors forest activity, tells Channel NewsAsia this……
28 June 2015 Spotlight: Green groups fight haze problem together for the first time
The People’s Movement to Stop Haze will launch a campaign next month to raise awareness on what the public can do to combat air pollution in Singapore. WWF Singapore and…