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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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ST Explains: Cyclone Senyar was rare for S-E Asia – could a storm like it ever hit Singapore?

Cars submerged by floodwaters at the town of Kangar, state of Perlis, Malaysia, 28 November 2025. The rare tropical storm ‘Senyar’ was expected to bring persistent heavy rain and strong winds to the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, raising the risk of several days of adverse weather. EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL
Cars submerged by floodwaters at the town of Kangar, state of Perlis, Malaysia, 28 November 2025. The rare tropical storm ‘Senyar’ was expected to bring persistent heavy rain and strong winds to the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, raising the risk of several days of adverse weather. EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL

Not every flooding event can be prevented, says PUB chief, as climate change impacts rainfall

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Interview with PUB's chief executive Ong Tze Chin about flash flood preparedness at Environment Building on Nov 28, 2025. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
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Interview with PUB's chief executive Ong Tze Chin about flash flood preparedness at Environment Building on Nov 28, 2025. 

(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Many South-east Asians support climate action, but hesitant about policies that can raise costs

The sentiment to delay the phase-out of coal spanned all 10 countries, even those with low dependence on coal like Singapore and Myanmar.
The sentiment to delay the phase-out of coal spanned all 10 countries, even those with low dependence on coal like Singapore and Myanmar.

Singapore farms press on with smarter strategies and collective efforts to cut costs

Mr Koh Foo Weng, a facility manager of AquaChamp farm, scoops out vannamei shrimps in the farm on Nov 25, 2025.
Mr Koh Foo Weng, a facility manager of AquaChamp farm, scoops out vannamei shrimps in the farm on Nov 25, 2025.

New owners taking over 2 fish farming facilities left vacant by firms exiting aquaculture industry

The eight-storey farm has been taken over by land-based fish farm operator AquaChamp and local construction and engineering firm HPC Builders.
The eight-storey farm has been taken over by land-based fish farm operator AquaChamp and local construction and engineering firm HPC Builders.

Data centre test bed powered by green energy among new projects to fuel Jurong Island’s green push

Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the industrial island must reinvent itself to stay competitive and relevant.
Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said the industrial island must reinvent itself to stay competitive and relevant.

Zoo vaccination efforts don’t target every animal, but focus on rare, disease-prone species: Experts

Vaccination being carried out at Pairi Daiza (Belgian zoo) with Ceva Wildlife Research Fund.
Vaccination being carried out at Pairi Daiza (Belgian zoo) with Ceva Wildlife Research Fund.

Some birds in Mandai Wildlife Reserve to be vaccinated against deadly bird flu in pilot

The brahminy kite (left) and the critically endangered white-backed vulture could be among the bird species to be vaccinated.
The brahminy kite (left) and the critically endangered white-backed vulture could be among the bird species to be vaccinated.

Flood alerts on Google Maps, more sensors to boost preparedness for rainy days: PUB

A water level sensor in a canal along Tanjong Katong Road South on Jan 14.
A water level sensor in a canal along Tanjong Katong Road South on Jan 14.

From spiky branches to dome-shaped: How corals in Singapore have evolved over 70 years

The corals today are mostly dome-shaped or flat and they host a lower diversity of marine life.
The corals today are mostly dome-shaped or flat and they host a lower diversity of marine life.

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