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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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askST: Why is there so much rubbish on the beach in East Coast Park?

Singapore’s battle against marine trash is a joint effort helmed by both volunteers and the authorities.
Singapore’s battle against marine trash is a joint effort helmed by both volunteers and the authorities.

New HDB site shrunk to preserve part of forest in Sembawang

The Sembawang North forest (N5 plot) as seen from 513 Wellington Circle on June 22. Two environmental impact assessments commissioned by HDB were published on June 19. They revealed the environmental impact of developments in Sembawang and Tengah.
The Sembawang North forest (N5 plot) as seen from 513 Wellington Circle on June 22. Two environmental impact assessments commissioned by HDB were published on June 19. They revealed the environmental impact of developments in Sembawang and Tengah.

Critically endangered hawksbill turtle spotted in East Coast Park

Hawksbill turtle at East Coast Park on June 22, 2026. The critically endangered hawksbill turtle was spotted by chance at about 5pm by staff from the National Parks Board (NParks). 
Hawksbill turtle at East Coast Park on June 22, 2026. The critically endangered hawksbill turtle was spotted by chance at about 5pm by staff from the National Parks Board (NParks). 

Living Lab: $14 million awarded for testing coastal defence projects in Singapore 

The stretch of Changi Beach, where environmentally friendly sea walls will be created.
The stretch of Changi Beach, where environmentally friendly sea walls will be created.

New research centre to turn trash at Singapore’s sole landfill on Semakau into treasure

Singapore has launched a research centre to give Semakau Landfill a new lease of life.
Singapore has launched a research centre to give Semakau Landfill a new lease of life.

Zero Waste Masterplan to be reviewed as Singapore recycles less, disposes more

The domestic recycling rate fell from 17 per cent to 11 per cent over the same period, while the non-domestic recycling rate fell from 73 per cent to 67 per cent.
The domestic recycling rate fell from 17 per cent to 11 per cent over the same period, while the non-domestic recycling rate fell from 73 per cent to 67 per cent.

Mandarin-dub of Chinese film Dear You to be screened here, 4,800 tickets for Teochew version sold out

Chinese blockbuster Dear You, filmed almost entirely in the Teochew dialect, will be dubbed in Mandarin for its general release here.
Chinese blockbuster Dear You, filmed almost entirely in the Teochew dialect, will be dubbed in Mandarin for its general release here.

Nearly $100m to be pumped into municipal, industrial water solutions: Gan Kim Yong

Tengah Service Reservoir will supply water to Tengah Town.
Tengah Service Reservoir will supply water to Tengah Town.

From the zoo to the mountains: A Singaporean’s quest to rescue bears in Laos

Singaporean Karthiriish Chandra helping to load a bear, rescued from an illegal bile farm in Laos, onto a truck.
Singaporean Karthiriish Chandra helping to load a bear, rescued from an illegal bile farm in Laos, onto a truck.

NParks staff member among several people being investigated for handling snake on Mandai Trail

The National Parks Board is investigating how a snake was handled on the Mandai Trail.
The National Parks Board is investigating how a snake was handled on the Mandai Trail.

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