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Chin Hui Shan

Hui Shan covers the environment beat, with a particular interest in biodiversity. Her first foray into journalism was at the Life desk as an intern at The Straits Times, which she joined full-time in 2022, covering breaking news for two years. She holds a degree from Nanyang Technological University’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.

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Countries have to see benefits of Asean power grid for wider adoption: Sustainable finance expert

Interview with Ms Lisa Sachs, director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, at the Asia Clean Energy Summit, as part of the Singapore International Energy Week, at Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Oct 28, 2025. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM hsenergy28
Interview with Ms Lisa Sachs, director of the Columbia Center on Sustainable Investment, at the Asia Clean Energy Summit, as part of the Singapore International Energy Week, at Sands Expo and Convention Centre on Oct 28, 2025. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM hsenergy28

S’pore eyes ‘renewable fuel’, new nuclear ties in drive for diverse energy mix: Tan See Leng

Currently, Singapore relies on natural gas, a type of fossil fuel, for 95 per cent of its electricity generation.
Currently, Singapore relies on natural gas, a type of fossil fuel, for 95 per cent of its electricity generation.

Important yet invisible: The unseen role of hydrogen-ready turbines in S’pore’s energy transition

hssiemens27 - Dubbed the SGT-800, the machine manufactured by energy giant Siemens Energy is a gas turbine that helps to generate electricity in a power plant using fuels. But what differentiates this gas turbine from the rest is its ability to run on hydrogen - a blend of up to 75 per cent hydrogen and natural gas. As compared with those that run fully on natural gas, it can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 47 per cent.
Credit: Siemens Energy
hssiemens27 - Dubbed the SGT-800, the machine manufactured by energy giant Siemens Energy is a gas turbine that helps to generate electricity in a power plant using fuels. But what differentiates this gas turbine from the rest is its ability to run on hydrogen - a blend of up to 75 per cent hydrogen and natural gas. As compared with those that run fully on natural gas, it can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 47 per cent.
Credit: Siemens Energy

Identity politics will damage society in long run, have bigger impact on minority groups: Chee Hong Tat

National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaking at the dialogue on Oct 25.
National Development Minister Chee Hong Tat speaking at the dialogue on Oct 25.

With climate impacts escalating, adaptation has grown in importance: S’pore climate ambassador

Profile of Singapore?s Ambassador for Climate Action Ravi Menon at the library in The Treasury on Oct 21, 2025. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM hsravi22
Profile of Singapore?s Ambassador for Climate Action Ravi Menon at the library in The Treasury on Oct 21, 2025. ST PHOTO: KEVIN LIM hsravi22

Current food stockpiling in Singapore includes proteins like chicken

Food stockpiling is one of the pillars under Singapore’s food security strategy.
Food stockpiling is one of the pillars under Singapore’s food security strategy.

Largest industrial district cooling system begins operations in Ang Mo Kio

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(From left): Mr Bertrand STOLTZ, Executive Vice President, Corporate Finance, Asia Public Affairs, Managing Director Singapore; Senior Minister of State Low Yen Ling; Mr Fabio GUALANDRIS, President, Quality, Manufacturing, & Technology; and Mr. Jean-Louis CHAMPSEIX, Group Vice President, Corporate Sustainability (ST); touring the cooling plant during the launch of STMicroelectonics Industrial District Cooling system at Ang Mo Kio TechnoPark on Oct 21, 2025.
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(From left): Mr Bertrand STOLTZ, Executive Vice President, Corporate Finance, Asia Public Affairs, Managing Director Singapore; Senior Minister of State Low Yen Ling; Mr Fabio GUALANDRIS, President, Quality, Manufacturing, & Technology; and Mr. Jean-Louis CHAMPSEIX, Group Vice President, Corporate Sustainability (ST); touring the cooling plant during the launch of STMicroelectonics Industrial District Cooling system at Ang Mo Kio TechnoPark on Oct 21, 2025.

Singaporean of the Year finalist: Mother of six gives free breakfast to children in Ang Mo Kio

Ms Lydia Susiyanti Sukarbi (in black) provides free breakfast to underprivileged children in her neighbourhood every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Ms Lydia Susiyanti Sukarbi (in black) provides free breakfast to underprivileged children in her neighbourhood every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

New dedicated nuclear teams at EMA, NEA part of efforts to help S’pore make call on nuclear energy

ST20250812_202564000856/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of HDB flats in Bishan on Aug 10 2025. Can be used for stories on HDB, resale housing, housing market, property prices, property cooling measures, electricity tariff rates, power usage, utilities, u-save rebates. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250812_202564000856/pixgenerics/Brian Teo/Generic of HDB flats in Bishan on Aug 10 2025. Can be used for stories on HDB, resale housing, housing market, property prices, property cooling measures, electricity tariff rates, power usage, utilities, u-save rebates. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

Can Singapore keep the lights on while cutting carbon from its energy sector?

The Republic has ramped up its target for importing clean energy, and is investing heavily in emerging technologies that could supply the country with carbon-free electricity.
The Republic has ramped up its target for importing clean energy, and is investing heavily in emerging technologies that could supply the country with carbon-free electricity.

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