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Shabana Begum

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Shabana has been an environment, climate and science journalist at The Straits Times since 2020. She graduated from the NTU Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information. Her areas of interest include the links between climate change and health, biodiversity, weather, natural hazards and food security. Through her stories, Shabana aspires to give a voice to the voiceless in the environment scene. She was a co-host for Green Trails, a 2024 podcast special series.

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Air-con not needed to cool a building

Office development Paya Lebar Green is one of 50 buildings in Singapore that rely on alternative cooling methods instead of air-conditioning.
Office development Paya Lebar Green is one of 50 buildings in Singapore that rely on alternative cooling methods instead of air-conditioning.

Nerf gun bullet, slipper, underwear among litter in machines to collect recyclable bottles, cans

A plastic cup (left) jammed the opening of a reverse vending machine. Other inappropriate items found in some machines islandwide include an umbrella (right) and an electronics charging case.
A plastic cup (left) jammed the opening of a reverse vending machine. Other inappropriate items found in some machines islandwide include an umbrella (right) and an electronics charging case.

Dry weather next week could increase haze risk in S’pore if burning worsens in Indonesia: Grace Fu

In early 2026, Singapore experienced hazy conditions – with a persistent burning odour permeating homes – partly due to wildfires in Johor. 
In early 2026, Singapore experienced hazy conditions – with a persistent burning odour permeating homes – partly due to wildfires in Johor. 

5.5m bottles and cans returned under recycling scheme, with over one million successful refunds

The 1 million returns refer to transactions where residents have been successful in getting their 10-cent refund for every bottle and can returned.
The 1 million returns refer to transactions where residents have been successful in getting their 10-cent refund for every bottle and can returned.

S’pore space agency to launch new satellite operations centre in 2027, plans new hires

(From left) NSAS deputy CEO Jonathan Hung, NSAS CEO Ngiam Le Na, NSAS deputy CEO Desmond Lim and chief strategy and policy officer Tiana Desker on July 31.
(From left) NSAS deputy CEO Jonathan Hung, NSAS CEO Ngiam Le Na, NSAS deputy CEO Desmond Lim and chief strategy and policy officer Tiana Desker on July 31.

Two-thirds of buildings here in S’pore now green; sector on track to meet targets set for 2030

Sixty-six per cent of Singapore’s buildings are now certified green with a lower carbon footprint.
Sixty-six per cent of Singapore’s buildings are now certified green with a lower carbon footprint.

Seven vegetable farms enter wholesale deals under push to keep local farms afloat

(From left) Profile of Daniel Lai, director of operations at Cropciti, and Sharon Goh, director of Cropciti, at the vegetable farm on July 29.
(From left) Profile of Daniel Lai, director of operations at Cropciti, and Sharon Goh, director of Cropciti, at the vegetable farm on July 29.

‘Good’ bacteria and HIIT could train Singapore corals to withstand hotter seas

Researchers preparing to transplant coral fragments, carried in baskets, onto reefs off Kusu Island on May 25.
Researchers preparing to transplant coral fragments, carried in baskets, onto reefs off Kusu Island on May 25.

Sentosa’s Tanjong Rimau to be shored up with nails, concrete blocks to prevent erosion, slope damage

Tanjong Rimau has been experiencing slope damage, rockfalls and erosion over the years.
Tanjong Rimau has been experiencing slope damage, rockfalls and erosion over the years.

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