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Ang Qing

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Ang Qing covers the environment and sustainability at The Straits Times. She started as a journalist in 2015 at The New Paper, before graduating from the London School of Economics and Political Science with a bachelor’s in anthropology and law, and a master’s on the social impacts of technology. Qing is passionate about telling stories about vulnerable, voiceless and forgotten people and things. She was a co-host for Green Trails, a 2024 podcast special series.

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Solar investments saved Singapore $123.8m in higher fossil fuel import costs: Report

Nearly all of the savings came from avoided gas imports, according to the Finland-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air report published in late-August.
Nearly all of the savings came from avoided gas imports, according to the Finland-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air report published in late-August.

Keppel planning subsea cable to transmit solar energy from Indonesia to Jurong Island plant

Keppel is planning for the transmission cable from the Riau Islands solar facility to land at the Keppel Merlimau Cogen power plant (above).
Keppel is planning for the transmission cable from the Riau Islands solar facility to land at the Keppel Merlimau Cogen power plant (above).

Long Island works: Calls to retain East Coast Park’s recreational value, minimise impact on nature

A critically endangered hawksbill turtle at East Coast Park in July 2026. One key theme of feedback relates to concerns about the impact of Long Island preparatory works on marine fauna like sea turtles, bottom-dwelling fish and coastal horseshoe crabs.
A critically endangered hawksbill turtle at East Coast Park in July 2026. One key theme of feedback relates to concerns about the impact of Long Island preparatory works on marine fauna like sea turtles, bottom-dwelling fish and coastal horseshoe crabs.

NParks seizes 101 illegally kept wild animals in largest raid since 2021

(Clockwise from top left) A ball python, a blue beauty anole and a rosy boa that were seized by NParks.
(Clockwise from top left) A ball python, a blue beauty anole and a rosy boa that were seized by NParks.

Rare bowmouth guitarfish recorded in Singapore waters after nearly 30-year absence

A critically endangered bowmouth guitarfish that surfaced off Bedok Jetty on Oct 29, 2022, was the first formal record of a sighting in Singapore in nearly 30 years.
A critically endangered bowmouth guitarfish that surfaced off Bedok Jetty on Oct 29, 2022, was the first formal record of a sighting in Singapore in nearly 30 years.

S’pore’s cohesion depends on confidence in identity, building bridges: Lawrence Wong

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the 85th anniversary celebration of the Singapore Kadayanallur Muslim League on Sept 12.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong speaking at the 85th anniversary celebration of the Singapore Kadayanallur Muslim League on Sept 12.

Redistributing surplus food from hawkers among MP suggestions to reduce waste

During the debate, 12 MPs highlighted their proposals to enhance food resilience in Singapore.
During the debate, 12 MPs highlighted their proposals to enhance food resilience in Singapore.

Singapore’s food resilience not about guaranteeing every food product remains available: Grace Fu

Customers at three Giant supermarkets can buy locally grown live seafood, including tilapia, sea bass, grouper and vannamei prawns.
Customers at three Giant supermarkets can buy locally grown live seafood, including tilapia, sea bass, grouper and vannamei prawns.

No current plans to designate Tagore forest as a nature reserve: Chee Hong Tat

The forested site in the Lentor area is currently zoned for residential development.
The forested site in the Lentor area is currently zoned for residential development.

Timeline, reclamation profile of new western island not yet determined: Chee Hong Tat

The Government will conduct technical studies to inform development plans, including the reclamation profile.
The Government will conduct technical studies to inform development plans, including the reclamation profile.

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