Talk of the Town: Why does nature keep being compromised in Singapore?

Published on 10 Jun 2026
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The illegal clearing of saplings at Lower Peirce sparked outrage across Singapore. But beyond the headlines lies a deeper question: Have Singaporeans truly become more invested in nature, or do we only notice our greenery when it's threatened?

N. Sivasothi, Senior lecturer at the NUS Dept of Sciences AKA "Otterman” joins Let’s Talk, Singapore, as they explore conservation, citizen stewardship and what it means to be a City in Nature.

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