Environment news in Gali Batu Close Woodlands Singapore
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Peat fire at Sebana Cove, Pengerang expected to be extinguished in two days
A peat fire at Bypass Sebana Cove in Bukit Pelali, Pengerang, Kota Tinggi is expected to be fully extinguished within two days. As of 4 pm, firefighters have managed to contain the blaze across 10 hectares of the 17 hectares that caught fire.
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Over 10 hectares of peatland orchard on fire in Kampung Sungai Buntu
A fire broke out at a peatland orchard spanning over 10 hectares in Kampung Sungai Buntu, Pengerang, Kota Tinggi today. Firefighters received the call at 1.13 pm and have extinguished 6.07 hectares so far, with operations ongoing.
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NUS study: Sand with more oxygen helps microbes break down oil faster
A new study by the National University of Singapore found that microbes in well-drained, oxygen-rich beach sand degrade oil much faster than in waterlogged sand. The research, prompted by the 2024 oil spill, showed a 40% degradation rate in oxygen-rich conditions versus 5% in oxygen-poor conditions. The findings could help improve oil spill clean-up strategies.
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Malayan Tiger Yong Choh Released into Wild at Terengganu National Park
A female Malayan tiger named Yong Choh, captured in Kampung Choh, Sungai Siput, Perak on July 22, has been released into its natural habitat at Taman Negara Terengganu, Tasik Kenyir, Hulu Terengganu. The release was conducted scientifically after rehabilitation at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre (NWRC) in Sungkai, Perak.