Written by YP Activists of the North

Some YP activists write in a personal capacity

We were shocked by the flooding in Orchard Road and other areas. Born well into the post-1965 era, we don’t recall ever witnessing floods of this severity. A 1999 New Paper article has the title “Why Orchard Road will never flood”. Well, “almost never” — as that reporter rightly forecasted. Today, a mere 11 years later, Orchard Road has flooded. Singaporeans like you and us are rightfully concerned.

Written by Farid Abdul Hamid

Singaporeans may have heard of the natural heritage treasures, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and the Sungai Buloh Wetland Reserve. But ask Singaporeans about coral reefs, it would be unlikely that they would be familiar.

Written by Wainwright Yu, Guest writer

The period for denial is over. Climate change is real and there’s no doubt about it. The effects of prolonged environmental neglect are well documented and have been widely publicized. The only question that now remains is what are we going to do about it?

Written by Eric Teo

Written by Chris Ng