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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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NEA will closely monitor beverage prices after container return scheme begins in April: Janil

When the scheme starts on April 1, consumers will drop off used plastic bottles and cans to more than 1,000 reverse vending machines islandwide.
When the scheme starts on April 1, consumers will drop off used plastic bottles and cans to more than 1,000 reverse vending machines islandwide.

Coastal area landowners, occupants must protect their properties against rising seas under new Bill

By 2100, Singapore’s mean sea level is projected to rise by up to 1.15m.
By 2100, Singapore’s mean sea level is projected to rise by up to 1.15m.

In windiest month of February, hazy conditions could arise from persistent hot spots: Experts

February also marks the dry phase of the north-east monsoon season.
February also marks the dry phase of the north-east monsoon season.

Thundery afternoon showers expected over parts of Singapore in first two weeks of February

Rainfall in the first fortnight of February is expected to be near average over most parts of the island.
Rainfall in the first fortnight of February is expected to be near average over most parts of the island.

How Singapore’s ‘radiation detectives’ ensure safety as South-east Asia explores nuclear energy

Senior scientific officer Eugenia Wong conducting solid-phase extraction which isolates some radioactive substances at the National Radiochemistry Laboratory under NEA.
Senior scientific officer Eugenia Wong conducting solid-phase extraction which isolates some radioactive substances at the National Radiochemistry Laboratory under NEA.

Public can use ez-link card to get 10-cent refund when recycling drink bottles, cans from April

About 1,000 return points, comprising mainly machines, will be set up islandwide by April 1 when the scheme begins.
About 1,000 return points, comprising mainly machines, will be set up islandwide by April 1 when the scheme begins.

How airplane streaks in the sky supercharge global warming

A contrail (condensation trail)  formed from aircraft engine taken from Gardens by the Bay on Jan 12, 2026.
A contrail (condensation trail)  formed from aircraft engine taken from Gardens by the Bay on Jan 12, 2026.

Utility bills in Singapore could be affected as carbon tax rises in 2026; rebates to cushion impact

The total electricity and gas utility bill of an average 4-room HDB flat will go up by about $3 per month.
The total electricity and gas utility bill of an average 4-room HDB flat will go up by about $3 per month.

Endangered Sunda slow loris rescued from HDB block near Sin Ming

A native and endangered Sunda slow loris was found in the sixth floor corridor of an HDB block near Sin Ming on Jan 17.
A native and endangered Sunda slow loris was found in the sixth floor corridor of an HDB block near Sin Ming on Jan 17.

Some drink producers feel the squeeze even with $2.5k grant for container return scheme

Smaller businesses said the $2,500 grant to defray costs is insufficient to avert potential drink price hikes.
Smaller businesses said the $2,500 grant to defray costs is insufficient to avert potential drink price hikes.

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