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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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Nuclear talent gap a ‘big missing element’ amid world’s excitement for atomic power

Professor Michael Short (second from right) at the Singapore International Energy Week’s Thinktank Roundtable on the evolving role of nuclear energy on Oct 30.
Professor Michael Short (second from right) at the Singapore International Energy Week’s Thinktank Roundtable on the evolving role of nuclear energy on Oct 30.

Advanced tech, sound policies and public understanding key before S’pore decides on nuclear power

Mr Darryl Chan (centre), director of EMA's Nuclear Energy Office, speaking during a panel discussion at the Singapore-US Forum on Oct 29.
Mr Darryl Chan (centre), director of EMA's Nuclear Energy Office, speaking during a panel discussion at the Singapore-US Forum on Oct 29.

MAS launches $15 million grant to spur financial institutions to participate in carbon markets

The grant will help financial institutions cover some costs and build the foundation for their sustained involvement in the carbon market, said MAS.
The grant will help financial institutions cover some costs and build the foundation for their sustained involvement in the carbon market, said MAS.

New Irena initiative to promote cross-border trade of green electricity in Asean

Mr Gurbuz Gonul, director, Country Engagement and Partnerships, Irena, announcing the initiative to scale up renewables in Asean
Mr Gurbuz Gonul, director, Country Engagement and Partnerships, Irena, announcing the initiative to scale up renewables in Asean

Jurong Island to host S’pore’s largest green data centre park; 10% of land set aside for new energies

The land areas set aside for new energies are largely in the emptier south-west and north-west of the island.
The land areas set aside for new energies are largely in the emptier south-west and north-west of the island.

Singapore’s levy to boost use of greener jet fuel not suitable elsewhere as it may dampen air travel: Iata

Parliament passed a Bill on Oct 14 to impose a fixed levy on all departing flights from 2026 to support airlines’ use of sustainable aviation fuel.
Parliament passed a Bill on Oct 14 to impose a fixed levy on all departing flights from 2026 to support airlines’ use of sustainable aviation fuel.

Jurong Island oil and gas firms making green shift as sector decarbonises

Decarbonisation is a key part of Singapore’s growth strategy for the energy and chemicals sector.
Decarbonisation is a key part of Singapore’s growth strategy for the energy and chemicals sector.

What is the significance of S’pore’s carbon trading pacts on firms and the economy?

View of cement and petrochemical facilities on Jurong Port and Jurong Island on December 8, 2020.
View of cement and petrochemical facilities on Jurong Port and Jurong Island on December 8, 2020.

Nature park at planned Bukit Timah Turf City will preserve globally threatened wildlife, rare flora

A snapshot of the Eng Neo Avenue Forest which will be part of the new nature park.
A snapshot of the Eng Neo Avenue Forest which will be part of the new nature park.

Global body that probes quality of carbon credits sets up office in Singapore

The council aims to raise the standards of a novel type of credits that can come from retiring young coal-fired power plants in South-east Asia.
The council aims to raise the standards of a novel type of credits that can come from retiring young coal-fired power plants in South-east Asia.

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