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Media articles (Mar-Apr 05)
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Launch of Pulau Ubin Conservation and Management Plans - Ubin-HSBC Volunteer Hub, Chek Jawa, Jelutong Campsite & Bike Park NParks media statement, 29 Apr 05

The Ubin adventure begins
Jasmine Yin Today Online, 29 Apr 05

$7m plan unveiled to enhance Chek Jawa experience
By Julia Ng Channel NewsAsia , 29 Apr 05

NParks to ban smoking in nature reserves
Reply to Letters to the Straits Times Forum, 29 Apr 05

Global warming 'proof' detected
By Richard Black BBC website, 28 Apr 05

Coral Reef Damage Could Have Global Impact - Experts
by George Thande PlanetArk website, 26 Apr 05

Without Top Predators, Ecosystems Turn Topsy-Turvy
by Stefan Lovgren National Geographic website, 26 Apr 05

Preserve and treasure our nature reserves

Letter to the Straits Times Forum, 26 Apr 05

Is S'pore a nation of plastic bag junkies?
By Lee U-Wen Today Online 25 Apr 05

Government to conduct review of Singapore Green Plan 2012
By Johnson Choo Channel NewsAsia, 22 Apr 05

Australian scientists discover massive new coral reef system Channel NewsAsia, 22 Apr 05

Earth Day at 35: Is it still relevant? Heyday was in 1970s; today it's an institution By Miguel LlanosMSNBC 22 Apr 05

On Earth Day, environmentalists debate future of movement Written by Terence Chea PlanetSave.com 22 Apr 05

Activists push recycling to fight "e-waste"
by Rachel Konrad, Associated Press PlanetSave.com 21 Apr 05

Winners of international competition to reduce marine bycatch announced WWF website , 21 Apr 05

From Cows to Kilowatts and Berries into Businesses: winners of the First Seed Awards announced IUCN website, 20 Apr 05

Legislative Reform needed to improve controls for traditional Chinese Medicine Trade in Malaysia and Singapore: TRAFFIC Report IUCN website, 19 Apr 05

U.S. Endangered Species Act Works, Study Finds
Maryann Mott National Geographic website, 18 Apr 05

"Toad Tunnels" Built to Help Amphibians Cross Roads
Story by John Roach National Geographic website, 15 Apr 05

NGOs Say World Bank Policies Harm Forests
by David Lewis PlanetArk website, 15 Apr 05

Residents of popular HK island concerned over threat to ecology By Roland Lim Channel NewsAsia 15 Apr 05

Deadly venom's saving grace
By Grace Ng The Straits Times 15 Mar 05

Singapore pushes for more attractions to grow tourism sector
By Connie Tan Channel NewsAsia, 14 Apr 05

Baking under drought, SEAsia looks to force rain from the sky Channel NewsAsia, 14 Apr 05

Singapore exhumes the dead to make room for the living PlanetSave website, 13 Apr 05

Singapore Finds it Hard to Expand Without Sand
by Koh Gui Qing PlanetArk website, 12 Apr 05

UNEP Names Seven "Champions of the Earth" New environmental award recognizes outstanding and innovative leaders UNEP website, 12 Apr 05

New Report on How to Save the Ozone Layer while Combating Climate Change UNEP website , 11 Apr 05

Taking geography seriously: Tsunami disaster a grim reminder by Ooi Giok Ling Today, 11 Apr 05

New Multimedia Environment Show Announced Big Durian Productions Partners with UNDP and UNEP to Produce Multimedia Environment Show UNEP website, 8 Apr 05

Cockroaches Inspire Robot Antenna Design
National Geographic News 8 Apr 05

Government launches new initiatives to promote efficient use of energy Channel NewsAsia, 7 Apr 05
$10m for energy audits: No excuse for companies not to reduce power consumption Today, 8 Apr 05

No dubious replica, please about Dragon's Tooth Gate at Labrador Park Letter by he Singapore Heritage Society to the Straits Times Forum, 8 Apr 05

Noisy Reefs Preferred by Young Fish, Study Says
by John Roach National Geographic News website, 7Apr 05

Primates on the Brink IUCN website, 7 Apr 05
Quarter of primates face abyss BBC News, 7 Apr 05

The heron rises from the ashes about the terrestrial and shore wildlife of Pulau Semakau
by Chua Mui Hoong The Straits Times, 7 Apr 05

Copying nature in Thailand, one artificial reef at a time
Channel NewsAsia, 6 Apr 05

Forests, Natural Disasters and Human Security: Examining the Linkages IUCN website 5 Apr 05

Ashley's email about volunteer efforts to stop release of animals in Singapore's wild places.

Don't take more plastic bags than necessary
Letters to the Forum, The Straits Times , 1 Apr 05

Mini-weather stations in schools to help students learn about climate change
By Yvonne Cheong Channel NewsAsia, 31 Mar 05

WWF reacts to the Millennium Ecosystem Assessment findings
WWF website 31 Mar 05

Earth's health is deteriorating as growing human demands for food, water strain ecosystems, U.N. study finds
PlanetSave website 30 Mar 05

Dr Yaacob says water catchment can be raised at Jurong West if test samples prove suitable
By S. Ramesh Channel NewsAsia, 26 Mar 05

Paddle Lodge offers kayaking on pristine waters of MacRitchie Reservoir By S Ramesh Channel NewsAsia, 26 Mar 05

Singapore set to be leader in vertical greening in Asia Pacific
By Hasnita A Majid Channel NewsAsia 24 Mar 05

Hyflux Seeking to Quench World's Thirst For Water
Story by Jason Szep PlanetArk, 24 Mar 05

Ecolabelling schemes to support sustainable fisheries get a boost UN FAO website 23 Mar 05

Woman finds pangolin in her HDB flat
By Teh Jen Lee The New Paper, 23 Mar 05

'Dragon's tooth' replica to mark anniversary of Chinese explorer Rock, believed to have helped Cheng Ho navigate waters around Singapore, to be reconstructed at Labrador Park. by Glenys Sim The Straits Times, 23 Mar 05

Green Energy Seen as $100 Billion Market in Decade
PlanetArk 23 Mar 05

World Water Day
World Water Day puts precious resource in spotlight
Channel NewsAsia 22 Mar 05
Water, sanitation key to disaster response, long-term development PlanetSave 22 Mar 05

Aichi Expo to showcase latest technology in eco-friendly energy By Michiyo Ishida Channel NewsAsia 22 Mar 05

Nuclear Energy May Be Back in Vogue - UN
Story by Louis Charbonneau PlanetArk 22 Mar 05

MM Lee launches S$226m Marina Barrage project
By S Ramesh Channel NewsAsia, 22 Mar 05

Marina Barrage to add 10,000 hectares of water catchment area By Dominique Loh Channel NewsAsia, 20 Mar 05

Breeder plans 10 fish farms off Ubin
By Chang Ai-lien The Straits Times 18 Mar 05

Thai Farmers Pray For Rain as Drought Bites Hard
by Vissuta Pothong PlanetArk 18 Mar 05

No Drought Relief in US Northwest Seen - NOAA
by Christopher Doering PlanetArk 18 Mar 05

No Stopping Global Warming, Studies Predict
by Maggie Fox PlanetArk 18 Mar 05

GG8 Ministers urged to take action on poverty by conserving biodiversity and ecosystems IUCN newsroom 17 Mar 05

Global Warming Threat Central To Policy - Britain
PlanetArk 16 Mar 05

3 years on...6 trees return to their roots at Bras Basah
The Straits Times, 15 Mar 05

Forest fires, tsunami, deforestation and Millennium Goals
FAO newsroom 15 Mar 05

Youth to the Front: Two new WCPA scholarships for young professionals in protected area management IUCN newsroom 15 Mar 05

Water crisis looms as Himalayan glaciers retreat
World Wildlife Fund newsroom 14 Mar 05

Labrador Park brings WWII to life
by Glenys Sim The Straits Times, 12 Mar 05

Thai king concerned about drought as 10 disaster zones declared Channel NewsAsia 12 Mar 05

Australian scientists prove less trees, less rain
Australian scientists have found that deforestation along the Amazon River in South America was reducing rainfall and causing climate change in the region. PlanetArk 11 Mar 05

Millenium Project Report on Environmental Sustainability: a practical strategy. So why will this latest incarnation of environmental analysis be any different? UNEP website 10 Mar 05

Turtle trafficking on the rise in Japan
Wild tortoise and freshwater turtle populations in Asia are being threatened by the growing pet trade in Japan, says TRAFFIC, the wildlife trade monitoring network. Japan is the largest importer of live tortoises for pets in the world.
WWF Newsroom 10 Mar 05

Semakau Landfill may be opened up for selected recreational activities NEA newsroom, 8 Mar 05

Speech by Dr Yaacob Ibrahim, Minister for the Environment and Water Resources, at the Committee of Supply Debate 2005 8 Mar 2005 Discussing Environmental Sustainability, Community Participation in the Environment, Enjoying Our Environment and Water Resources, Raising awareness and consultation on environmental issues, Improving Energy Efficiency and Carbon Intensity, Green Vehicles. Singapore Government Media Release, 8 Mar 05

Pulau Semakau rich in biodiversity
Fancy a nature trek on Pulau Landfill?
by Alexis Hooi The Straits Times, March 9, 2005
From dump to play haven: Environment minister announces new lease of life for Semakau landfill
by Sheralyn Tay Today, 9 Mar 05
Pulau Semakau
by Hasnita A. Majid Channel NewsAsia , 8 Mar 05

We use less water, recycle more and breathe cleaner air
by Radha Basu The Straits Times, March 9, 2005

International Women's Day: Women and the Environment
Noble Prize Laureates Link Environment to Peace and Women IUCN website, 8 Mar 05
Celebrating Women As Custodians of the Environment
UNEP website, 8 Mar 05

State of the World Fisheries and Aquaculture, 2005
Fisheries and aquaculture are important to Asian economies and fish are a significant food source. However, the global potential for marine capture fisheries has been reached, and more rigorous plans are needed to rebuild depleted stocks and prevent the decline of those being exploited at or close to their maximum potential. UN FAO website 7 Mar 05

Spread the word: It's hip to be green Mindy Neo and Dionne Teo speak up for environmental issues. By Alexis Hooi The Straits Times, 7 Mar 05

Asian Drought Affects Millions, Hits Crops, Exports A severe Asian drought has left millions of people struggling to find water, damaged crops from India to China and cost millions of dollars in lost exports. by Vissuta Pothong PlanetArk, 4 Mar 05

Pedalling for Space The Singapore cyclist and the constant clash of wheel power By Tor Ching Li Today, 5 Mar 05

Corals proposed for endangered listing for first time
PlanetSave, 4 Mar 05

Forests Could Be Key To Curbing Global Warming
by Alister Doyle PlanetArk, 4 Mar 05

Increasing Aid Effectiveness to Achieve the Millenium Development Goals: With or Without the Environment? IUCN News 3 Mar 05

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