AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHaze Watch: Singapore’s air quality slid into the unhealthy range across all five regions, with the central area hitting a 24-hour PSI of 154 on Sept 15 morning—first such unhealthy haze since Oct 2023—after dry conditions and smoke from Indonesia kept prevailing winds pushing haze over the island. Public Health: NEA advised residents to cut down outdoor activities as PSI stayed unhealthy (roughly 101–200), while one-hour PM2.5 readings mostly eased back to normal in many areas. Circular Economy: NTU researchers are scaling a battery recycling method that uses discarded fruit peels (orange, lemon, pineapple) to recover metals from spent lithium-ion batteries, with a pilot facility near Pioneer running since late 2022. Energy & Climate Tech: Lake Energy said its renewable project portfolio in Africa reached 5GW, spanning solar, wind, battery storage and related infrastructure. Data Centres & Environment Debate: A public debate is heating up around data centre expansion and its heavy energy demands, with calls for clearer rules to protect consumers and the environment.
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