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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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Singaporeans aged 60 and above can collect masks from Oct 23 to guard against haze: Grace Fu

Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said on Oct 22 that those aged 60 and above can collect the set of two masks in this exercise.
Minister for Sustainability and the Environment Grace Fu said on Oct 22 that those aged 60 and above can collect the set of two masks in this exercise.

Why is it difficult to identify companies linked to fires? How can S’pore’s haze law be strengthened?

As the blazes continue and the region grapples with bad air, the lack of action taken against errant firms have prompted questions about why prosecution is so challenging.
As the blazes continue and the region grapples with bad air, the lack of action taken against errant firms have prompted questions about why prosecution is so challenging.

Coming back to my childhood companion – Harry Potter – as an adult

The writer with her copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which she is intentionally taking her time to finish.
The writer with her copy of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, which she is intentionally taking her time to finish.

Cloaked in grey: The causes and effects of haze in Singapore

Hazy conditions seen from Clementi at about 7.10am on Oct 17.
Hazy conditions seen from Clementi at about 7.10am on Oct 17.

PSI could go over 300 before haze improves once inter-monsoon period starts: Grace Fu

The Republic has endured its longest stretch of poor air quality since 2015.
The Republic has endured its longest stretch of poor air quality since 2015.

Lines form for N95 masks as haze situation persists; conditions could improve only by weekend

NEA had said on Oct 14 that residents can contact their nearest CCs to find out the operating hours and locations of haze shelters.
NEA had said on Oct 14 that residents can contact their nearest CCs to find out the operating hours and locations of haze shelters.

S’pore collecting data on haze, will ‘keep its options open’ on taking legal action: Grace Fu

Ships sail in hazy conditions in the waters off Siloso Beach on Oct 14.
Ships sail in hazy conditions in the waters off Siloso Beach on Oct 14.

Haze shelters to open, N95 masks to be distributed amid worsening haze

People’s Association staff working in the haze shelter at Kallang CC on Oct 15.
People’s Association staff working in the haze shelter at Kallang CC on Oct 15.

Small uptick in polyclinic, emergency room visits in Singapore due to haze: MOH

Hazy conditions can cause flare-up of chronic conditions, and could result in the spread of infectious diseases as people congregate indoors.
Hazy conditions can cause flare-up of chronic conditions, and could result in the spread of infectious diseases as people congregate indoors.

Unhealthy air quality in S’pore enough to trigger haze pollution law; NEA is monitoring situation

Hazy conditions seen from Clementi towards Jurong Island at about 7.20am on Oct 12.
Hazy conditions seen from Clementi towards Jurong Island at about 7.20am on Oct 12.

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