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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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S’pore to tap biomethane as fossil gas replacement from 2028 in new pilot: Gan Kim Yong

Singapore’s industries account for around 65% of the country’s emissions, including emissions from the electricity that they use.
Singapore’s industries account for around 65% of the country’s emissions, including emissions from the electricity that they use.

Consumers can put pressure on haze-linked firms by buying green-labelled products: Experts

It means boycotting products without green labels, which indicate whether a company has sustainable land use practices, such as not clearing land by fire.
It means boycotting products without green labels, which indicate whether a company has sustainable land use practices, such as not clearing land by fire.

Asia Pulp & Paper, tied to haze-linked suppliers, given temporary restrictions by SEC

Under this notice, APP is subjected to daily fire response reporting requirements and strict monitoring to ensure effective fire prevention and suppression.
Under this notice, APP is subjected to daily fire response reporting requirements and strict monitoring to ensure effective fire prevention and suppression.

Can the air-con remove PM2.5 particles? Will indoor plants and surgical masks help?

The Straits Times talks to experts on what can bring reprieve from the haze.
The Straits Times talks to experts on what can bring reprieve from the haze.

Society formed to help public better understand nuclear energy, combat misinformation

NUCLEUS hopes to share general knowledge about nuclear energy and help people understand why governments consider its adoption.
NUCLEUS hopes to share general knowledge about nuclear energy and help people understand why governments consider its adoption.

N95 masks will be distributed to vulnerable Singaporeans when PSI hits 201

Hazy conditions seen over the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay from the Singapore Flyer at around 5pm on Oct 9.
Hazy conditions seen over the Supertree Grove at Gardens by the Bay from the Singapore Flyer at around 5pm on Oct 9.

ASEAN should focus on building up regional power grid, climate finance and resilience: Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking during a fireside chat at the launch of the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey 2026 on Oct 1.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu speaking during a fireside chat at the launch of the Southeast Asia Climate Outlook Survey 2026 on Oct 1.

Over 2,000 requests, mainly from small retailers, for one-month extension to clear non-BCRS stock: NEA 

Most applications came from smaller retailers, including provision shops, neighbourhood convenience stores and standalone food shops.
Most applications came from smaller retailers, including provision shops, neighbourhood convenience stores and standalone food shops.

PacificLight Power begins work on S’pore’s first gas power plant that comes with battery storage

Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng (fourth from right) said the plant will also increase PacificLight Power’s total generation capacity by 70%.
Minister for Trade and Industry Tan See Leng (fourth from right) said the plant will also increase PacificLight Power’s total generation capacity by 70%.

Retailers slash prices on drinks like beer, tea without Return Right logo

Japanese retail chain Don Don Donki was offering discounts for drinks labelled “non-BCRS” in at least two of its outlets.
Japanese retail chain Don Don Donki was offering discounts for drinks labelled “non-BCRS” in at least two of its outlets.

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